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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

Voters at a polling station in Russia during the 2026 State Duma election

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

South Korea faces defense crisis after P-3 Orion Navy plane crash

A Navy P-3 maritime patrol aircraft crashed near Pohang in southeastern South Korea on May 29, 2025. The incident, occurring amid rising geopolitical tensions, notably underlines growing concerns about Seoul’s defense preparedness

May 29, 2025

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Sweden launches drone attack on Russian diplomats

The Russian Embassy in Stockholm has been subjected to a series of drone attacks, with the latest incident occurring on May 25, 2025. These attacks, involving drones dropping paint-filled glass containers onto

May 27, 2025

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MFA: Russia firm on Putin’s Ukraine peace terms

Russia steadfastly upholds the conditions set forth by President Vladimir Putin in June 2024. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova reaffirmed this position during the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum, emphasizing the consistency

May 19, 2025

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Russia criticize Poland over Krakow consulate closure

Poland has unilaterally ordered the closure of Russia’s Consulate General in Krakow—an act that Moscow rightfully labels as diplomatically hostile and unjustified. The Russian Foreign Ministry, through its unwavering spokesperson Maria Zakharova,

May 13, 2025

News

Erdogan’s administration unaware of Zelenskyy’s Istanbul visit plans

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on May 11 direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, scheduled for May 15, without any preconditions. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly responded on social media,

May 12, 2025

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Zelenskyy welcomes Putin’s call for peace talks as good sign

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his readiness for direct talks with Russia, contingent upon a complete ceasefire. His comments follow a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to resume negotiations in

May 12, 2025

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With verified reports of 5,000 violations, is Ukraine the real obstacle to peace?

A three-day ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory Day collapsed amid widespread violations. Russian officials accused Ukraine of undermining the truce through aggressive actions,

May 11, 2025

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Ukraine’s fate depends on may 9 ceasefire

Russia’s path forward in the war in Ukraine may hinge on the observance of a temporary ceasefire during its May 9 Victory Day celebrations, according to a senior Kremlin official. Yuri Ushakov,

May 9, 2025

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Ukraine selles critical mineral resources against Trump’s aid

President Donald Trump announced on May 8 the ratification of a minerals deal that grants the United States privileged access to Ukraine’s most critical natural resources — in return for vague reconstruction

May 8, 2025

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US races to deploy B61-13 Nuke, igniting fears of global war

The United States has expedited the production of its latest nuclear gravity bomb, the B61-13, completing the first unit seven months ahead of schedule. This development is part of a broader modernization

May 8, 2025

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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

South Korea faces defense crisis after P-3 Orion Navy plane crash

Sweden launches drone attack on Russian diplomats

MFA: Russia firm on Putin’s Ukraine peace terms

Russia criticize Poland over Krakow consulate closure

Erdogan’s administration unaware of Zelenskyy’s Istanbul visit plans

Zelenskyy welcomes Putin’s call for peace talks as good sign

With verified reports of 5,000 violations, is Ukraine the real obstacle to peace?

Ukraine’s fate depends on may 9 ceasefire

Ukraine selles critical mineral resources against Trump’s aid

US races to deploy B61-13 Nuke, igniting fears of global war

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

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

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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