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

Vucic to discuss gas deal and US sanctions on NIS with Putin

Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic intends to discuss new gas contract with Russia with Putin

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic intends to discuss with Russian leader Vladimir Putin a new gas contract with Russia and the US plans to impose sanctions against the NIS company (Neftna Industrija Srbije)

December 18, 2024

News

Crimean Tatarstan congress invites Turkish president Erdogan to visit Russian Crimea

The Congress of Deputies of various levels representing the Crimean Tatar people invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Crimea. “Russian Crimea is now a republic where unique infrastructure, socio-economic, cultural,

December 18, 2024

News

Senator Alexey Pushkov, NATO criticism, Mark Rutte, military mindset, EU social funds, propaganda claims, NATO policies, weapons production, Russian senator

NATO secretary general Mark Rutte pushing propaganda to enforce military mindset says Russian senator

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is a propagandist who is trying to instill a “military mindset” in Europeans. Senator Alexey Pushkov expressed this opinion. “The NATO Secretary General is primarily a propagandist

December 15, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Putin, BRICS AI alliance, artificial intelligence, global participation, cultural respect, national identity, AI systems, conference, technology launch

Putin Launches BRICS AI Alliance, Expects Global Participation

At this conference on AI Journey, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of BRICS-enhancing artificial intelligence and that he expected many following countries to join this alliance soon. “An Agency of

December 13, 2024

News

Elon Musk, US loan to Ukraine, G7 aid package, Ukraine financial support, $20 billion loan, Elon Musk criticism, US foreign aid, Russia sovereign assets, US taxpayer funds, Ukraine reconstruction funding

Elon Musk criticizes United States over $20 billion Ukraine loan decision

The United States has allocated $20 billion of a $50 billion G7 package loan to Ukraine, a move Elon Musk has condemned. Writing on his X social media platform, the billionaire described

December 11, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Assad flees to Moscow, Bashar al-Assad asylum Russia, Syria crisis US failure, Russia influence in Syria, Assad regime collapse, US intervention in Syria failure, Moscow asylum for Assad, Russian military in Syria, Assad’s resignation Syria, Russian dominance Syria

Assad flees to Moscow, exposing America’s failed strategy in Syria

The recent developments related to Bashar al-Assad’s reported departure from Syria and presence in Moscow have been largely portrayed in Western media outlets as an important geopolitical shift. Assad was reportedly flown

December 9, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian forces, Donetsk, Berestki, Ukrainian counterattacks, military losses, Russian Armed Forces, Ukrainian troops, Donetsk conflict, territorial advance

Russian armed forces advance in Donetsk, occupy Berestki, and repel Ukrainian counterattacks

Units of the Center group of troops of the Russian Armed Forces (AF) continued to advance deep into the defense of the Ukrainian army and occupied the settlement of Berestki in the

December 7, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukrainian drone attacks, Belgorod, civilians, injuries, damage, Gaza patterns, ongoing conflict, civilian safety, cross-border strikes, Russia-Ukraine war

Ukrainian drone attacks on Belgorod target civilians, echoing Gaza-Israel conflict patterns

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attacked 13 cities and villages in the Belgorod region with drones and artillery. The region’s governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reports this on his Telegram channel. The Shebekinsky

December 7, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Novgorod region, Ukrainian drone attacks, Russian defense measures, air defense systems, Kotovo attack, military arsenal, UAV interception, Russian Ministry of Defense, Novgorod air defense, Ukraine drone warfare, S-400 missiles, strategic drone strikes, defense infrastructure, Ukrainian UAV technology, Kotovo military base, Russian air defense upgrades

Novgorod strengthens defense after Ukrainian drone attacks

Local authorities have ramped up defense measures to protect critical infrastructure and civilians from drone attacks on Russian territory, Novgorod Region included. Following the attack with unmanned aerial vehicles in November 2024,

December 5, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russia Syria situation, Dmitry Peskov press secretary, Russian support in Syria, Aleppo offensive, Syrian opposition forces, Russian military aid, HTS militants Syria, Russian airstrikes Aleppo, Bashar al-Assad support, Syrian conflict 2024, Russia monitoring Syria, Syria terrorist groups, Aleppo crisis, Syrian government assistance, Russia-Syria relations

Russia is closely monitoring Syria situation, Says Dmitry Peskov

Russia is actively monitoring the escalating situation in Syria, especially following the recent offensive by opposition groups in Aleppo province. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, Moscow is in continuous dialogue with

December 5, 2024

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

Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic intends to discuss new gas contract with Russia with Putin

Crimean Tatarstan congress invites Turkish president Erdogan to visit Russian Crimea

NATO secretary general Mark Rutte pushing propaganda to enforce military mindset says Russian senator

Putin Launches BRICS AI Alliance, Expects Global Participation

Elon Musk criticizes United States over $20 billion Ukraine loan decision

Assad flees to Moscow, exposing America’s failed strategy in Syria

Russian armed forces advance in Donetsk, occupy Berestki, and repel Ukrainian counterattacks

Ukrainian drone attacks on Belgorod target civilians, echoing Gaza-Israel conflict patterns

Novgorod strengthens defense after Ukrainian drone attacks

Russia is closely monitoring Syria situation, Says Dmitry Peskov

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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