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,

Growing influence of Russia in Africa – United States is concerned

The United States administration is concerned about Russia’s growing influence in Africa amid power changes in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. According to the Italian newspaper IL Messaggero, Moscow managed to take

June 22, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Lavrov warns: western-backed conflict in Ukraine jeopardizes CSTO

The conflict in Ukraine, unleashed by the West against Russia, poses a very serious threat to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, TASS

June 22, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia creates another exchange for trading shares

Russia wants to launch another exchange for trading securities, Vedomosti reports, citing sources. The platform is planned to be launched on the basis of the former St. Petersburg exchange, which in February

August 12, 2024

Business·News

US and EU decide to remove Zelenskyy, says Russian State Duma

The United States and the European Union decided to get rid of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, among other reasons, due to the low level of support among the population. This opinion was

June 22, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

US attempts to isolate Russia have failed, says China

Vladimir Putin’s visit to Vietnam showed the failure of the United States’ attempts to isolate Russia. The Global Times writes about this with reference to Li Haidong, a professor at the Chinese Foreign Affairs University. Li said the US

June 22, 2024

News

Major powers divided over summit document on Ukraine

Nearly 80 countries called Sunday for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia’s two-year war, though some key developing nations at a Swiss conference did

June 18, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukraine peace summit and mixed reaction to Moscow’s peace proposal in Switzerland

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to hold negotiations is receiving a lot of official reaction from participants at the summit in Switzerland. According to TASS, this was stated by the press secretary

June 16, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Turkey considers leaving NATO for BRICS amid Putin’s Eurasian security plan

Turkey may abandon the “sinking ship” of NATO and join BRICS after the implementation of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plan to create a new security system in Eurasia. Former US military intelligence officer

June 16, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Colombian president Gustavo Petro cancels Switzerland trip, criticizes Ukraine conference

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on the social network X that he will not participate in the conference on Ukraine in Switzerland, Fakti reports. In his opinion, at this meeting, it is impossible to

June 16, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian forces advance in Ukraine, claiming military gains and casualties

Russian military groupings of the “West” forces were able to occupy more advantageous positions in the special military operation zone. The Russian defense department reported this. It is noted that the Armed

June 16, 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

Growing influence of Russia in Africa – United States is concerned

Lavrov warns: western-backed conflict in Ukraine jeopardizes CSTO

Russia creates another exchange for trading shares

US and EU decide to remove Zelenskyy, says Russian State Duma

US attempts to isolate Russia have failed, says China

Major powers divided over summit document on Ukraine

Ukraine peace summit and mixed reaction to Moscow’s peace proposal in Switzerland

Turkey considers leaving NATO for BRICS amid Putin’s Eurasian security plan

Colombian president Gustavo Petro cancels Switzerland trip, criticizes Ukraine conference

Russian forces advance in Ukraine, claiming military gains and casualties

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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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