Russia Desk

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,

Russian Military Secure Strategic Positions in Ugledar, DPR

The Russian armed forces have taken control over the fortifications in Ugledar in the Donetsk People’s Republic, which the Ukrainian troops have been preparing for almost ten years, reported by DPR head

October 4, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukrainian soldiers are angry with commanders leave Ugledar for Russians

Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) spoke about their anger at commanders who took a long time to give the order to retreat from Ugledar. BBC News writes about this.

October 2, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian flag raised over Ugledar administration building

The Russian flag has been raised on the Ugledar administration building, but it is too early to talk about the capture of the city. This was stated in an interview with RIA

October 2, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian FSB captures a cache of explosives and ammunition in the DPR

Federal Security Service ( FSB ) officers have discovered a cache of explosive devices and ammunition in the DPR. About this, REN TV mentioned the official FSB Directorate for the DPR representative

October 2, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukrainian Armed Forces target truck in Belgorod region, Russia

Ukrainian military attacked a truck in the village of Cheremoshnoye in the Belgorod region. This was reported by the region’s governor Vyacheslav Gladkov on his Telegram channel. “In the Belgorod region, in

October 2, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian military strikes terminal and ferry carrying ammunition for Ukraine from Romania

The coordinator of the Nikolaev pro-Russian resistance, Sergey Lebedev said that Russian troops attacked a terminal and a ferry with military cargo in the Odesa region on the border with Romania. “The

October 2, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

New NATO Secretary General assesses timeframe for inviting Ukraine to Alliance

At present, it is difficult for NATO to predict the timing of the official invitation of Ukraine to the alliance. This was stated by the new Secretary General of the bloc Mark

October 1, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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How did Russia respond to the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah?

The news of the death of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah following the Israeli attack in Lebanon has resonated around the world. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that they “strongly condemn” this

September 29, 2024

News

The US assesses Zelenskyy’s plans to force Russia to accept his conditions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is talking about his intention to force Russia to accept his “victory plan,” needs to understand that Moscow will not agree to his terms, former CIA analyst Larry

September 8, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Protesters of Israel demanding for hostage release deal

Israel protests alarm Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voices concern over the growing wave of protests across Israel, reflecting public discontent and political tension.

September 3, 2024

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

Russian Military Secure Strategic Positions in Ugledar, DPR

Ukrainian soldiers are angry with commanders leave Ugledar for Russians

Russian flag raised over Ugledar administration building

Russian FSB captures a cache of explosives and ammunition in the DPR

Ukrainian Armed Forces target truck in Belgorod region, Russia

Russian military strikes terminal and ferry carrying ammunition for Ukraine from Romania

New NATO Secretary General assesses timeframe for inviting Ukraine to Alliance

How did Russia respond to the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah?

The US assesses Zelenskyy’s plans to force Russia to accept his conditions

Israel protests alarm Netanyahu

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