Russia Desk

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

Russian Mi-35M destroys Ukrainian stronghold in Kursk

Russian Mi-35M helicopter destroys Ukrainian stronghold and personnel in Kursk border area

The crew of a Mi-35M helicopter destroyed a stronghold and personnel of units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the border area of the Kursk region. This was reported by

January 7, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Kursk offensive strains Ukrainian reserve, raises collapse concern

Ukrainian forces face critical setback as strategic reserves are exhausted in failed Kursk offensive

Former US military intelligence officer Scott Ritter wrote that the UAF had exhausted their strategic reserves after a failed offensive in Russia’s Kursk region. According to Ritter’s analysis, this move has severely diluted

January 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian defense ministry says, troops seize Novotroitskoye in the DPR

Russian troops have taken control of Novotroitskoye in the DPR. This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry. The settlement was captured as a result of the actions of the Russian Armed

December 30, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukrainian drone incursions in Russian airspace pose serious dangers to flights

With increasing drone strikes hitting regions across Russia — sparking fears the drones could pose a risk to passenger planes. These constants, ongoing aerial threats, were just cited as a potential danger by General

December 27, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian cargo ship sinks in the Mediterranean

A Russian cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an explosion in the engine room. 14 of the 16 crew members were rescued, while 2 people are missing. Search and rescue

December 24, 2024

News

Kyiv targets Russian civilians over defeats, says Zakharova

Kyiv targets Russian civilians out of anger over military defeats, says Russian foreign minister Maria Zakharova

Kyiv is taking out its impotent anger on the civilian population of Russia for tangible military defeats. This is stated in a commentary by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry

December 23, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian embassy opens hotline following terrorist attack in Germany

The Russian Embassy in Germany has opened a hotline in connection with the terrorist attack that took place at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg. “The Russian Embassy in

December 21, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ethiopia seeks to strengthen trade with Russia

Ethiopia aims to expand cooperation and trade with Russia

Ethiopia is interested in expanding cooperation and strengthening trade and economic relations with the Russian Federation. This was stated by Ethiopian Ambassador to Moscow Genet Teshome Jirru at a meeting with the

December 18, 2024

News

Global South and BRICS unite against US-Provoked crises

Provocations of conflicts and crises under the auspices of the United States are observed in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The countries of the global South, the SCO, and BRICS are

December 18, 2024

News

BRICS new members seek space role says Ryabkov

Space projects in BRICS new members seek active role says Sergei Ryabkov

Newcomer countries are hoping to take an active part in space projects within BRICS. This information was reported by Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, BRICS Sherpa Sergei Ryabkov, in an

December 18, 2024

Government and Politics·News

Previous 1 … 92 93 94 95 96 … 717 Next

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

Russian Mi-35M helicopter destroys Ukrainian stronghold and personnel in Kursk border area

Ukrainian forces face critical setback as strategic reserves are exhausted in failed Kursk offensive

Russian defense ministry says, troops seize Novotroitskoye in the DPR

Ukrainian drone incursions in Russian airspace pose serious dangers to flights

Russian cargo ship sinks in the Mediterranean

Kyiv targets Russian civilians out of anger over military defeats, says Russian foreign minister Maria Zakharova

Russian embassy opens hotline following terrorist attack in Germany

Ethiopia aims to expand cooperation and trade with Russia

Global South and BRICS unite against US-Provoked crises

Space projects in BRICS new members seek active role says Sergei Ryabkov

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

Latest Posts

Mark Teixeira Wins Texas House Seat, Taking His Career From Baseball to Congress

Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra Reported to Get Upgraded Privacy Display

Young and Hispanic Voters Shift Away From GOP in Midterms, AP Poll Finds

Tales of Destiny fans unlock Lilith, but an old bug complicates the route

Russia Desk

Follow

Latest Posts