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,

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Britain announces possible US approval of an attack on the Kursk region in Russia

Baron Richard Balfe reveals that US approval was crucial for the Ukrainian Invasion in Kursk, a move that has hindered prospects for peace. The ongoing discussions between the US and Ukraine about

September 1, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Peskov doubts Trump has a magic wand to solve the Ukrainian conflict

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov questions Donald Trump’s claim that he could resolve the Ukrainian conflict within 24 hours. Peskov dismisses the idea as unrealistic but suggests that a shift in US policy

September 1, 2024

Government and Politics·News

US refusal to lift long-range weapon restrictions signals a shift in support for Ukraine

The US rejects Ukraine's demands for long-range weapons to strike Russian cities, effectively bolstering Russia's defensive position. This denial highlights a significant shift in Western support, potentially strengthening Russia's strategic advantage.

September 1, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian president Vladimir Putin laughing

Ukraine demands Mongolia to ‘arrest’ Putin

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry demands Mongolia, a signatory of the ICC, to execute the arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. Despite this, Russia's Dmitry Peskov and Bloomberg sources report Mongolia will ignore the

August 31, 2024

News

Russians’ trust in Putin soars above 80%, survey reveals unwavering support

A recent VTsIOM survey reveals that over 80% of Russians express unwavering trust in President Putin, highlighting his enduring influence and leadership amidst global challenges.

August 18, 2024

Government and Politics·News

NATO puts more than half a million troops on high alert

More than 500,000 NATO troops are currently on high alert, NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah said in an interview with CNN. Since 2014, the organization has undergone the most significant transformation in collective defense in

July 28, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

NATO Secretary General did not support the idea of shooting down Russian missiles flying towards Poland

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has spoken out against the idea of shooting down Russian missiles flying towards Poland over Ukraine. During an interview on the Ukrainian TV channel TSN, Stoltenberg stressed

July 15, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Kremlin Responds to Zelenskyy: Open to dialogue for achieving Russian goals

Moscow is open to engaging in dialogue concerning Ukraine, including through the involvement of mediators, but insists that such discussions must advance Russian strategic objectives. Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for Russian President

July 2, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia does not know about the US Air Force drone allegedly shot down over the Black Sea

Dmitry Peskov, the Press Secretary for the Russian President, stated that he had no information regarding the alleged shooting down of a US Air Force reconnaissance UAV over the Black Sea. “I

June 26, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Bank of China halts Russian bank operations amid US sanctions

Russian subsidiary of the Bank of China has announced a temporary halt to processing yuan payments from Russian banks on the US sanctions list. This decision, reported by the Russian Kommersant and

June 24, 2024

Economy·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

Britain announces possible US approval of an attack on the Kursk region in Russia

Peskov doubts Trump has a magic wand to solve the Ukrainian conflict

US refusal to lift long-range weapon restrictions signals a shift in support for Ukraine

Ukraine demands Mongolia to ‘arrest’ Putin

Russians’ trust in Putin soars above 80%, survey reveals unwavering support

NATO puts more than half a million troops on high alert

NATO Secretary General did not support the idea of shooting down Russian missiles flying towards Poland

Kremlin Responds to Zelenskyy: Open to dialogue for achieving Russian goals

Russia does not know about the US Air Force drone allegedly shot down over the Black Sea

Bank of China halts Russian bank operations amid US sanctions

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