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The Russia Desk leads The Eastern Herald's coverage of Russia, the war in Ukraine, NATO's eastern flank, and the post-Soviet space. The desk has reported continuously on the Russia-Ukraine conflict since its full-scale expansion in February 2022 and verifies through Kremlin statements, NATO briefings.

Nakhimov Square in Sevastopol, Crimea, the city at the centre of Ukraine's 40-day drone pressure campaign and now under a state of emergency

Russia Claims 660 Drones Downed as Zelensky Launches Formal 40-Day Crimea Campaign

Ukraine launched 660 drones overnight in the heaviest barrage of the war as Zelensky formally approved a 40-day SBU campaign targeting Crimea's military infrastructure. Russia claimed to intercept all of them and

June 27, 2026

by Russia Desk

Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted Russian energy infrastructure, including the Moscow Oil Refinery

Ukraine Strikes the Moscow Refinery Again, and Russia Promises a Heavier Reply

Ukraine struck the Moscow Oil Refinery for the second time in a week, part of a barrage across more than a dozen Russian regions. Russia said it downed 555 drones, hit back with precision strikes, and warned the next blows

June 25, 2026

by Russia Desk

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova comments on Armenia's decision to delay initiatives involving Moscow.

Zakharova Says Armenia Is Shelving Some Russia-Linked Initiatives

Russia has delayed or frozen several initiatives involving Armenia because of decisions taken in Yerevan, according

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a press conference amid controversy over Politico Europe's refusal to publish his article

Kremlin Declares Ukraine Facing Looming Frontline Catastrophe After Wave of Russian Strikes

The Kremlin has issued one of its starkest assessments of Ukraine’s battlefield prospects in recent weeks,

Erdogan-Putin phone call

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to a statement from the Directorate of Communications, bilateral relations between the two countries, regional and global

October 8, 2024

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Russian troops push Ukrainian forces out of Kamenskoye in intensified combat

Chairman of the Russian Federation Public Chamber’s Commission on Sovereignty Issues Vladimir Rogov announced the intensification of fighting for the village of Kamenskoye in the Zaporizhzhia region. RIA Novosti reports this. The

October 7, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukrainian military targets civilian in drone attack in Belgorod region

Ukrainian drones attacked four settlements in the Belgorod region. The region’s governor Vyacheslav Gladkov wrote about this in his Telegram channel. According to him, one of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU)

October 7, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

US provocates Russia with chemical weapons – Russian defence ministry

The Russian Defense Ministry has accused the United States of involvement in preparing provocations by Ukraine, after which Russia could be accused of using toxic substances in the area of a special

October 7, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Lukashenko promises to help Ukraine in case of Polish aggression

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko promised to help Ukraine in case of aggression by Poland. This was reported on Friday, October 4, by the Russian Lenta. “If only the Poles interfere in Ukraine

October 7, 2024

News

Russian military strike Ukrainian positions, dismantle Israeli radar system

The Russian Armed Forces, using aircraft, drones, and missiles, destroyed a multifunctional radar station RADA RPS-42 made in Israel, with concentrations of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel and military equipment in 146 areas.

October 5, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian military defeat Ukrainian armed forces infiltration in the Kursk region

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced today the successful repelling of an attempted invasion by the Ukrainian Armed Forces into the territory of the Kursk Region. In a detailed report, Russian military

October 5, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukrainian military losses in Volchansk and Liptsov sectors confirmed

The “North” group has defeated Ukrainian formations in the Liptsov and Vovchansk directions. This was reported by the head of the group’s press center, Yaroslav Yakimkin, whose words are reported by RIA

October 6, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Regiment Commander Explains What Enabled Ukrainian Forces to Defend Ugledar

Ukrainian soldiers installed numerous surveillance cameras on multi-story buildings in Ugledar, which prevented the constant supply of Russian troops on the front line, the regiment commander with the call sign “Sid” said,

October 4, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War

Lavrov: Washington encourages Israel ground attack on Lebanon instead of condemning it

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmed that Washington did not condemn Israel following its ground attack on Lebanon, noting that it encourages it to expand the area of military operations. According to

October 4, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Russia Claims 660 Drones Downed as Zelensky Launches Formal 40-Day Crimea Campaign

Ukraine Strikes the Moscow Refinery Again, and Russia Promises a Heavier Reply

Zakharova Says Armenia Is Shelving Some Russia-Linked Initiatives

Kremlin Declares Ukraine Facing Looming Frontline Catastrophe After Wave of Russian Strikes

Erdogan-Putin phone call

Russian troops push Ukrainian forces out of Kamenskoye in intensified combat

Ukrainian military targets civilian in drone attack in Belgorod region

US provocates Russia with chemical weapons – Russian defence ministry

Lukashenko promises to help Ukraine in case of Polish aggression

Russian military strike Ukrainian positions, dismantle Israeli radar system

Russian military defeat Ukrainian armed forces infiltration in the Kursk region

Ukrainian military losses in Volchansk and Liptsov sectors confirmed

Regiment Commander Explains What Enabled Ukrainian Forces to Defend Ugledar

Lavrov: Washington encourages Israel ground attack on Lebanon instead of condemning it

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