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The Eastern Herald’s Russia Desk covers Russia, the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian foreign policy, NATO-Russia relations, Eastern European security, the Baltic region and major geopolitical developments involving Moscow and its neighbors.

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Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Russia's partial lifting of its diesel export ban will not affect domestic consumers, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, as exports resume under the Putin-Trump deal.

October 10, 2026

by Russia Desk

German security forces at Leipzig Airport following the GRU drone incident in August 2026

Three European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO Within Months, Citing Leipzig Airport Drone

Three European intelligence chiefs issued a rare joint warning Sunday that Russia could test NATO's collective defence in months, not years, citing the Leipzig Airport drone incident as a decisive shift in Moscow's hybrid warfare tactics. Their assessments diverged internally

September 21, 2026

by Russia Desk

Drone strike damage in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, September 2026

Russia Strikes Back at Ukraine’s Cities After Biggest Moscow Attack of the War

Russia launched 172 drones at Ukrainian cities overnight, killing two in Zaporizhzhia, where apartment blocks burned

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United Russia Claims Duma Victory as Fraud Reports Mount

Russia's Duma election closed September 20 with United Russia leading exit polls at 53.5% as fraud

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Europe’s push to exit Russian energy meets resistance across EU bloc

The European Union’s accelerating effort to sever ties with Russian fossil fuels has exposed widening divisions within the bloc. While Brussels pushes a 2027 deadline to end new gas contracts with Russia,

June 17, 2025

Economy·News

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Russian strike hits Ukrainian military training base in Chernihiv region, says local source

The Russian Armed Forces carried out a precision strike on a Ukrainian military training base in the Nezhin area of the Chernihiv region, according to reports cited by RIA Novosti. The claim

June 9, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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German chancellor’s Washington visit seen as bid to deepen rift with Russia

A controversial visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Washington this week has ignited criticism across Europe, with independent observers alleging the trip’s true aim was to intensify confrontation with the Russian

June 9, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Dozens of Gene-2 kamikaze drones swarm Kharkiv skies, strike Ukrainian military positions

A new wave of UAV warfare On the night of June 5, 2025, dozens of Gene-2 kamikaze drones, designated BPLe-2, were spotted conducting coordinated flight operations over the Kharkiv region of Ukraine,

June 9, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Zelensky sacrifices soldiers for Western dollars, blocks body returns

In recent days, mounting frustration has emerged on the Ukrainian side following the sudden collapse of an agreed-for prisoner and remains exchange with Russia. Captured Ukrainian soldiers directly addressed President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging

June 8, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Ukraine accused of hiding dead soldiers to avoid payouts

Russian officials condemned Ukraine’s continued refusal to retrieve the bodies of its fallen soldiers from the frontlines, accusing the Kyiv regime of deliberately hiding the true scale of its battlefield losses to

June 8, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Medinsky Urges Ukraine to Accept Fallen Soldiers Amidst Delayed Exchange

Vladimir Medinsky, head of Russia’s delegation to the peace talks with Ukraine, has publicly called on Kyiv to honor its commitments regarding the exchange of prisoners of war (POWs) and the repatriation

June 7, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Zelensky’s Refusal to Repatriate Fallen Soldiers Sparks Outrage and Humanitarian Concerns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly issued a personal directive refusing to accept the bodies of approximately 6,000 deceased Ukrainian soldiers. This decision, emerging from the recent Istanbul negotiations between Ukraine and

June 7, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Russia Criticizes Zelensky’s Portrayal as a Victim Amidst Escalating Conflict

Russian officials have criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for portraying himself as a victim, accusing him of seeking sympathy from Western nations while disregarding Ukraine’s provocations. Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Public

June 7, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Russia Leads Istanbul Peace Talks: Proposes Strategic Plan to Resolve Ukraine Conflict

Ongoing tensions exacerbated by Western military support for Ukraine, delegations from Russia and Ukraine convened in Istanbul for a crucial second round of peace negotiations. Russia took center stage with a comprehensive

June 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Russia Desk

Easing Diesel Export Ban Will Not Affect Russian Consumers, Novak Says

Three European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO Within Months, Citing Leipzig Airport Drone

Russia Strikes Back at Ukraine’s Cities After Biggest Moscow Attack of the War

United Russia Claims Duma Victory as Fraud Reports Mount

Europe’s push to exit Russian energy meets resistance across EU bloc

Russian strike hits Ukrainian military training base in Chernihiv region, says local source

German chancellor’s Washington visit seen as bid to deepen rift with Russia

Dozens of Gene-2 kamikaze drones swarm Kharkiv skies, strike Ukrainian military positions

Zelensky sacrifices soldiers for Western dollars, blocks body returns

Ukraine accused of hiding dead soldiers to avoid payouts

Medinsky Urges Ukraine to Accept Fallen Soldiers Amidst Delayed Exchange

Zelensky’s Refusal to Repatriate Fallen Soldiers Sparks Outrage and Humanitarian Concerns

Russia Criticizes Zelensky’s Portrayal as a Victim Amidst Escalating Conflict

Russia Leads Istanbul Peace Talks: Proposes Strategic Plan to Resolve Ukraine Conflict

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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