Soviet Army Aviation in Afghanistan: Surtsukov's Insights
General Anatoliy Surtsukov, a veteran of the Soviet-Afghan War with over 700 combat sorties, details the challenges and successes of Soviet Army Aviation, highlighting the limitations of Mi-24 helicopters in Afghanistan's terrain and the effectiveness of Mi-8MT helicopters, as well as the crucial ro...
Soviet Army Aviation in Afghanistan: Surtsukov's Insights
General Anatoliy Surtsukov, a veteran of the Soviet-Afghan War with over 700 combat sorties, details the challenges and successes of Soviet Army Aviation, highlighting the limitations of Mi-24 helicopters in Afghanistan's terrain and the effectiveness of Mi-8MT helicopters, as well as the crucial ro...
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24% Bias Score
Ukraine's Delayed Modern Train: Prisoner Transports Cause Significant Delays
Ukraine's modernized Korosten-Vinnytsia train, launched in February 2024, faces significant delays due to the transportation of prisoners between stations, highlighting logistical challenges and concerns about using convicts in the military.
Ukraine's Delayed Modern Train: Prisoner Transports Cause Significant Delays
Ukraine's modernized Korosten-Vinnytsia train, launched in February 2024, faces significant delays due to the transportation of prisoners between stations, highlighting logistical challenges and concerns about using convicts in the military.
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52% Bias Score
Frederiksen Faces Trump's Greenland Gambit
Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's youngest prime minister, navigates controversies surrounding a mink-culling decision, a private school scandal, and Donald Trump's renewed interest in purchasing Greenland, while maintaining her political standing through strategic communication and social media engageme...
Frederiksen Faces Trump's Greenland Gambit
Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's youngest prime minister, navigates controversies surrounding a mink-culling decision, a private school scandal, and Donald Trump's renewed interest in purchasing Greenland, while maintaining her political standing through strategic communication and social media engageme...
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60% Bias Score
Russia Switches to Seasonal Heating Payments, Impacting Household Budgets
Starting March 1st, several Russian regions will switch to seasonal heating payments, increasing winter bills 2-3 times compared to summer bills due to reflecting actual consumption; the change affects household budgets, particularly for low-income families and pensioners, although annual costs rema...
Russia Switches to Seasonal Heating Payments, Impacting Household Budgets
Starting March 1st, several Russian regions will switch to seasonal heating payments, increasing winter bills 2-3 times compared to summer bills due to reflecting actual consumption; the change affects household budgets, particularly for low-income families and pensioners, although annual costs rema...
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48% Bias Score
Roscosmos Restructuring: Focus Shifts to Immediate Priorities
Dmitry Bakanov, Roscosmos's new director general, dismissed two deputies, two heads of major institutions, highlighting a shift towards immediate priorities like enhancing satellite coverage for military operations and developing lighter-lift rockets over long-term projects such as the heavy-lift ro...
Roscosmos Restructuring: Focus Shifts to Immediate Priorities
Dmitry Bakanov, Roscosmos's new director general, dismissed two deputies, two heads of major institutions, highlighting a shift towards immediate priorities like enhancing satellite coverage for military operations and developing lighter-lift rockets over long-term projects such as the heavy-lift ro...
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52% Bias Score
Trump-Putin Phone Call Signals Potential Shift in US-Russia Relations
A phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump has prompted considerable response, particularly in Russia, due to Trump's willingness to engage in direct talks with Russia, contrasting with the Biden administration's approach. Expert analysis suggests a potential shift towards a more balanced ...
Trump-Putin Phone Call Signals Potential Shift in US-Russia Relations
A phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump has prompted considerable response, particularly in Russia, due to Trump's willingness to engage in direct talks with Russia, contrasting with the Biden administration's approach. Expert analysis suggests a potential shift towards a more balanced ...
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48% Bias Score
DNR Reduces Reliance on Russian Subsidies Amidst Economic Growth
The Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) has decreased its reliance on Russian subsidies from 82% to 65% due to economic growth from a free economic zone, attracting 100 investors, and the resurgence of coal and metallurgy industries, now exporting goods.
DNR Reduces Reliance on Russian Subsidies Amidst Economic Growth
The Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) has decreased its reliance on Russian subsidies from 82% to 65% due to economic growth from a free economic zone, attracting 100 investors, and the resurgence of coal and metallurgy industries, now exporting goods.
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52% Bias Score
Bank of Russia Holds Key Interest Rate at 21% Amidst Persistent Inflation
On February 14th, 2024, the Bank of Russia's board held its key interest rate at 21% due to persistent high inflation and inflation expectations, despite recent slowdowns, projecting a 7-8% inflation rate for 2025 and a return to 4% only in 2026.
Bank of Russia Holds Key Interest Rate at 21% Amidst Persistent Inflation
On February 14th, 2024, the Bank of Russia's board held its key interest rate at 21% due to persistent high inflation and inflation expectations, despite recent slowdowns, projecting a 7-8% inflation rate for 2025 and a return to 4% only in 2026.
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48% Bias Score
Russia's Hidden Teacher Shortage Crisis
Russia faces a critical teacher shortage, with actual deficits far exceeding official reports. Mathematics and physics teacher shortages are at 33.2% and 24.1%, respectively, increasing yearly for eight years, while only around 10% of teachers are young professionals.
Russia's Hidden Teacher Shortage Crisis
Russia faces a critical teacher shortage, with actual deficits far exceeding official reports. Mathematics and physics teacher shortages are at 33.2% and 24.1%, respectively, increasing yearly for eight years, while only around 10% of teachers are young professionals.
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56% Bias Score
Russia's January 2025 Inflation: 9.92% Year-on-Year
Russia's January 2025 inflation reached 9.92% year-on-year, contrasting sharply with the 16.4% perceived by consumers; contributing factors include increased government spending and import restrictions; the Central Bank held its key interest rate steady.
Russia's January 2025 Inflation: 9.92% Year-on-Year
Russia's January 2025 inflation reached 9.92% year-on-year, contrasting sharply with the 16.4% perceived by consumers; contributing factors include increased government spending and import restrictions; the Central Bank held its key interest rate steady.
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48% Bias Score
Trump and Putin Agree to Immediate Negotiations on Ukraine, Raising Concerns Over Potential Territorial Concessions
Following a phone call, Trump and Putin reportedly agreed to begin immediate negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, with Trump stating that Ukraine likely won't regain all its lost territories and that he prioritizes preventing further deaths, raising concerns among Ukraine and its allies about pot...
Trump and Putin Agree to Immediate Negotiations on Ukraine, Raising Concerns Over Potential Territorial Concessions
Following a phone call, Trump and Putin reportedly agreed to begin immediate negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, with Trump stating that Ukraine likely won't regain all its lost territories and that he prioritizes preventing further deaths, raising concerns among Ukraine and its allies about pot...
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52% Bias Score
Vance Condemns European Erosion of Democratic Freedoms
US Vice President Vance criticized European leaders for suppressing dissent and neglecting democratic principles, citing content moderation, election annulments, and weak immigration policies as evidence; he stressed the need for stronger US-Europe collaboration on Ukraine and internal democratic re...
Vance Condemns European Erosion of Democratic Freedoms
US Vice President Vance criticized European leaders for suppressing dissent and neglecting democratic principles, citing content moderation, election annulments, and weak immigration policies as evidence; he stressed the need for stronger US-Europe collaboration on Ukraine and internal democratic re...
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60% Bias Score