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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.

Lead photograph accompanying Al Jazeera's report on the Russian diesel agreement

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

Nigeria becomes a partner country in BRICS signaling a new era in global cooperation

Nigeria has now become a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc. Comprising emerging powers Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, BRICS looks to expand its global clout and bolster South-South ties.

January 19, 2025

News

Russia warns UK and Ukraine over Azov Sea Pact

A strong protest from Russia has been directed towards both Britain and Ukraine, referring to their recent agreement on joint operations in the Azov and Black Sea areas. Word of the treatment

January 18, 2025

News

Iran-Russia Pact: A Bold Move Against Western Influence

Putin and Iranian president sign historic treaty, defying Western pressure

European Union reactions to the recent visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Russia, where he signed a strategic partnership agreement with President Vladimir Putin. European Union representative Anita Ghipper described the action

January 17, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russo-Ukrainian War: Russia seizes Eastern villages in Ukraine

Russia claims control of new villages in Eastern Ukraine amid ongoing Russo-Ukrainian-War

During the week from January 11 to 17, Russian military personnel liberated seven settlements in the DPR and one in the Kharkiv region. This follows from the weekly report of the Russian

January 17, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

BRICS not abandoning US dollar in trade, says Brazilian diplomat

BRICS is not seeking to abandon the use of the US dollar in trade since the majority of the financial reserves of the community members are kept in the American currency, said

January 16, 2025

News

Baltic nations should be part of Russia says senior Russian official

All Baltic countries should be part of Russia. The first deputy chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee, Alexei Zhuravlev, commented on the words of Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda about Kaliningrad. “If

January 11, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

How blocking Russian funds is fueling financial strain in US

The freezing of Russian assets in the West has damaged the United States. The economist noted that the freezing of multi-billion dollar Russian assets in dollars and euros prompted the central banks

January 11, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia condemned Moldova's electricity blockade of transnistria

Moldovan Government’s blockade of electricity to transnistria condemned as a mockery by Russian foreign ministry

The Moldovan government’s blocking of electricity supplies to Transnistria is a mockery of the residents of the unrecognized state. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria

January 8, 2025

News

Ramzan Kadyrov congratulates Russian Christians on Christmas, emphasizes unity and peace

The head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov congratulated Russian Christians on Christmas. He wrote the address on his Telegram channel. “I congratulate the Orthodox Christians of Russia on one of the most significant

January 7, 2025

News

SU34, SU 34, SU-34, SU-34s, SU 34 Fighter

Russian Su-34 fighter-Bomber strikes Ukrainian forces in Kursk region with precision bombs

A Russian Su34 fighter-bomber made precision airstrikes on personnel and armored vehicles of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) in the Kursk region, stated the Russian Defense Ministry. The Su-34 airstrike, carried out with

January 7, 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

Nigeria becomes a partner country in BRICS signaling a new era in global cooperation

Russia warns UK and Ukraine over Azov Sea Pact

Putin and Iranian president sign historic treaty, defying Western pressure

Russia claims control of new villages in Eastern Ukraine amid ongoing Russo-Ukrainian-War

BRICS not abandoning US dollar in trade, says Brazilian diplomat

Baltic nations should be part of Russia says senior Russian official

How blocking Russian funds is fueling financial strain in US

Moldovan Government’s blockade of electricity to transnistria condemned as a mockery by Russian foreign ministry

Ramzan Kadyrov congratulates Russian Christians on Christmas, emphasizes unity and peace

Russian Su-34 fighter-Bomber strikes Ukrainian forces in Kursk region with precision bombs

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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