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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

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Lukashenko and Putin discuss key issues ahead of supreme state council meeting in Minsk

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussed several issues with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin before the meeting of the Supreme State Council of the US, which will take place on December 6 in

December 5, 2024

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Macron’s resignation only possible with treason charges, Says Russian expert Evgenia Obichkina

French President Emmanuel Macron will be forced to resign early only if he is accused of treason. There are no other grounds for him to agree to leave his post, and there

December 5, 2024

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Russia and North Korea strengthen ties with media cooperation pact to combat disinformation

Russia and the DPRK have agreed to promote objective information about themselves in the media space and to counteract disinformation. “The parties promote broad cooperation in the media sphere to increase the

December 5, 2024

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Scholz criticizes EU’s Russia policy, calls for stronger Germany-Russia dialogue

It is absurd for Germany and the European Union not to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was stated by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during his speech in the Bundestag. “Everyone

December 4, 2024

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Putin approves law introducing steep fines for personal data leaks in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a law that introduces fines for leaks of personal data of clients of organizations. The corresponding document is available on the website of legal acts. According

November 30, 2024

Government and Politics·News

Germany calls for resumption of trade with Russia

The Alternative for Germany party calls for the resumption of trade with Russia and the supply of Russian gas to Germany. This is stated in the final draft of the Alternative for

November 29, 2024

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West plans to distribute Ukrainian territories among European countries

Western countries intend to deploy a peacekeeping contingent in the country in order to restore Ukraine’s combat capability, its number will be about 100 thousand soldiers, such a development of events means

November 29, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the Commonwealth of Independent States

Germany’s seizure of Rosneft subsidiaries assets unacceptable, says Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin considers Germany’s seizure of Rosneft subsidiaries assets in Schwedt unacceptable. According to Vladimir Putin, the use of illegal methods against Rosneft by the German government is unacceptable. He

November 29, 2024

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Russia ensures child safety, reunites families with Qatari support

Russia, through Qatar’s mediation, handed over seven children to the Ukrainian side. The reunification of several families took place at the Qatari embassy in Moscow with the participation of the country’s ambassador

November 28, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Oreshnik missile attack is response to NATO, and Western actions, not an act of aggression

The West has attempted to distort information about Russia’s use of the latest medium-range missile system “Oreshnik”, presenting the launch as an aggressive line. This was stated by the official representative of

November 27, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War

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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

Lukashenko and Putin discuss key issues ahead of supreme state council meeting in Minsk

Macron’s resignation only possible with treason charges, Says Russian expert Evgenia Obichkina

Russia and North Korea strengthen ties with media cooperation pact to combat disinformation

Scholz criticizes EU’s Russia policy, calls for stronger Germany-Russia dialogue

Putin approves law introducing steep fines for personal data leaks in Russia

Germany calls for resumption of trade with Russia

West plans to distribute Ukrainian territories among European countries

Germany’s seizure of Rosneft subsidiaries assets unacceptable, says Vladimir Putin

Russia ensures child safety, reunites families with Qatari support

Oreshnik missile attack is response to NATO, and Western actions, not an act of aggression

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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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