Russian Defense Ministry's Public Council Provides Extensive Support to Military Personnel
The Public Council of the Russian Ministry of Defense provided significant support to military personnel and their families in 2024, including delivering equipment, addressing social issues, and enriching cultural life in affected regions, demonstrating effective civilian-military collaboration.
Russian Defense Ministry's Public Council Provides Extensive Support to Military Personnel
The Public Council of the Russian Ministry of Defense provided significant support to military personnel and their families in 2024, including delivering equipment, addressing social issues, and enriching cultural life in affected regions, demonstrating effective civilian-military collaboration.
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52% Bias Score
Ukrainian Court to Decide Fate of Man Accused of Killing Six Veterans
On the night of July 2021, a private pond owner in Novoselytsia, Zaharchenko, fatally shot six National Guard veterans and volunteers after a dispute, while one guest survived; the Bohunsky District Court will resume the trial on January 13, 2025.
Ukrainian Court to Decide Fate of Man Accused of Killing Six Veterans
On the night of July 2021, a private pond owner in Novoselytsia, Zaharchenko, fatally shot six National Guard veterans and volunteers after a dispute, while one guest survived; the Bohunsky District Court will resume the trial on January 13, 2025.
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64% Bias Score
Ukrainian Drone Attack Hits Kazan, Russia
On July 10, 2024, eight Ukrainian drones, reportedly assembled from parts sourced internationally, struck Kazan, Russia, impacting industrial and residential areas; no casualties were reported.
Ukrainian Drone Attack Hits Kazan, Russia
On July 10, 2024, eight Ukrainian drones, reportedly assembled from parts sourced internationally, struck Kazan, Russia, impacting industrial and residential areas; no casualties were reported.
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56% Bias Score
Terror Attack at German Christmas Market Leaves Two Dead, Dozens Injured
At least two people died and dozens were injured when a car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday; the 50-year-old Saudi Arabian driver has been arrested, and authorities are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.
Terror Attack at German Christmas Market Leaves Two Dead, Dozens Injured
At least two people died and dozens were injured when a car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday; the 50-year-old Saudi Arabian driver has been arrested, and authorities are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Holds Key Interest Rate at 21%, Defying Inflation and Expert Predictions
The Central Bank of Russia unexpectedly kept its key interest rate at 21% on December 20th, defying inflation exceeding 8.8-9% and expert predictions of a rate hike to 23-25%, sparking debate about political pressure and economic consequences.
Russia Holds Key Interest Rate at 21%, Defying Inflation and Expert Predictions
The Central Bank of Russia unexpectedly kept its key interest rate at 21% on December 20th, defying inflation exceeding 8.8-9% and expert predictions of a rate hike to 23-25%, sparking debate about political pressure and economic consequences.
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44% Bias Score
Putin Promises to Address Pay Disparity for Kursk Soldiers
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed surprise at reports that soldiers liberating the Kursk region receive significantly lower pay due to their counter-terrorism operation status instead of SMO participant status, promising to rectify the issue.
Putin Promises to Address Pay Disparity for Kursk Soldiers
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed surprise at reports that soldiers liberating the Kursk region receive significantly lower pay due to their counter-terrorism operation status instead of SMO participant status, promising to rectify the issue.
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56% Bias Score
Moscow Arson Attacks: Over 10 Incidents Linked to Ukrainian Scammers
Over 10 arson attacks and explosions, orchestrated by Ukrainian phone scammers targeting vulnerable Russians, hit Moscow and its region on December 21st, resulting in numerous arrests, primarily of elderly people, and highlighting the threat of such actions escalating before the New Year.
Moscow Arson Attacks: Over 10 Incidents Linked to Ukrainian Scammers
Over 10 arson attacks and explosions, orchestrated by Ukrainian phone scammers targeting vulnerable Russians, hit Moscow and its region on December 21st, resulting in numerous arrests, primarily of elderly people, and highlighting the threat of such actions escalating before the New Year.
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40% Bias Score
Russians' Personal Optimism Contrasts with National Concerns for 2025
A VCIOM survey reveals that while 53% of Russians viewed 2024 as personally successful and 68% expect personal well-being in 2025, only 45% anticipate a successful 2025 for Russia, influenced by economic challenges and political concerns.
Russians' Personal Optimism Contrasts with National Concerns for 2025
A VCIOM survey reveals that while 53% of Russians viewed 2024 as personally successful and 68% expect personal well-being in 2025, only 45% anticipate a successful 2025 for Russia, influenced by economic challenges and political concerns.
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36% Bias Score
EU to Confiscate Frozen Russian Assets, Despite Geopolitical Risks
The EU plans to confiscate approximately €200-260 billion in frozen Russian assets held within the EU, using the funds to aid Ukraine; this action may affect the value of the Euro and provoke retaliation from Russia.
EU to Confiscate Frozen Russian Assets, Despite Geopolitical Risks
The EU plans to confiscate approximately €200-260 billion in frozen Russian assets held within the EU, using the funds to aid Ukraine; this action may affect the value of the Euro and provoke retaliation from Russia.
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56% Bias Score
Ptolemaic-Era Burial Complex Unearths 300 Mummies, Gold Tongues in Egypt
An Egyptian-Spanish archaeological team discovered a Ptolemaic-era burial complex in Al-Bahnasa, Egypt, uncovering 300 mummies, 52 wrapped remains, 13 with gold tongues, and various artifacts including amulets and statuettes, providing new insights into religious beliefs and practices.
Ptolemaic-Era Burial Complex Unearths 300 Mummies, Gold Tongues in Egypt
An Egyptian-Spanish archaeological team discovered a Ptolemaic-era burial complex in Al-Bahnasa, Egypt, uncovering 300 mummies, 52 wrapped remains, 13 with gold tongues, and various artifacts including amulets and statuettes, providing new insights into religious beliefs and practices.
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24% Bias Score
Ukraine Lowers Mobilization Age Amidst Severe Troop Shortages
Facing severe troop shortages in the ongoing conflict, Ukraine plans to lower the mobilization age to 18-20 years old by early 2025 and is considering replacing military enlistment offices with new structures, according to government advisors and numerous reports of forceful conscription of unfit in...
Ukraine Lowers Mobilization Age Amidst Severe Troop Shortages
Facing severe troop shortages in the ongoing conflict, Ukraine plans to lower the mobilization age to 18-20 years old by early 2025 and is considering replacing military enlistment offices with new structures, according to government advisors and numerous reports of forceful conscription of unfit in...
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68% Bias Score
Kurakhove Liberated: Siege of Donetsk Lifted
Russian forces liberated Kurakhove, lifting the siege of Donetsk after Ukrainian forces withdrew despite orders to hold the city, due to critical conditions and the risk of encirclement; further advances are reported south of Kurakhove.
Kurakhove Liberated: Siege of Donetsk Lifted
Russian forces liberated Kurakhove, lifting the siege of Donetsk after Ukrainian forces withdrew despite orders to hold the city, due to critical conditions and the risk of encirclement; further advances are reported south of Kurakhove.
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64% Bias Score