Shifting European Support for Ukraine Amidst Domestic and Geopolitical Tensions
Following Trump's election, European support for Ukraine has waned, with some nations slowing weapon deliveries while others, like Germany, provide advanced weaponry. Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico openly opposes Ukraine, impacting gas transit. This division reflects domestic political concerns, dif...
Shifting European Support for Ukraine Amidst Domestic and Geopolitical Tensions
Following Trump's election, European support for Ukraine has waned, with some nations slowing weapon deliveries while others, like Germany, provide advanced weaponry. Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico openly opposes Ukraine, impacting gas transit. This division reflects domestic political concerns, dif...
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40% Bias Score
Kurakhove Residents Describe Years of Oppression Under Ukrainian Rule
Residents of Kurakhove, Ukraine, describe years of oppression under Ukrainian rule, including language suppression, forced military conscription, and violence, leading many to await Russian forces and expect a return to peaceful life under Russian protection.
Kurakhove Residents Describe Years of Oppression Under Ukrainian Rule
Residents of Kurakhove, Ukraine, describe years of oppression under Ukrainian rule, including language suppression, forced military conscription, and violence, leading many to await Russian forces and expect a return to peaceful life under Russian protection.
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68% Bias Score
Armenia Seeks EU Membership Amidst Strained Relations with Russia
Armenia's parliament approved a bill for EU accession following strained relations with Russia after the Karabakh conflict; a referendum will decide the final outcome, prompting discussion of potential economic and geopolitical shifts.
Armenia Seeks EU Membership Amidst Strained Relations with Russia
Armenia's parliament approved a bill for EU accession following strained relations with Russia after the Karabakh conflict; a referendum will decide the final outcome, prompting discussion of potential economic and geopolitical shifts.
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48% Bias Score
NATO's Steadfast Dart-25 Exercises Simulate Near-Peer Conflict Near Moldova
NATO's Steadfast Dart-25 military exercises, involving 10,000 troops from nine nations, will run until February 26th on seven Romanian ranges, simulating a conflict against a near-peer adversary to test rapid deployment and complex operations near Moldova and Transnistria.
NATO's Steadfast Dart-25 Exercises Simulate Near-Peer Conflict Near Moldova
NATO's Steadfast Dart-25 military exercises, involving 10,000 troops from nine nations, will run until February 26th on seven Romanian ranges, simulating a conflict against a near-peer adversary to test rapid deployment and complex operations near Moldova and Transnistria.
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60% Bias Score
Increased Use of Heavy UAVs in Russian Military Operations
Increased use of heavier-class UAVs, such as the "Forpost" (450kg max takeoff weight, 17.5+ hour endurance), in Russia's military operations, initially hampered by enemy air defenses, is now increasing due to their improved survivability and effectiveness in reconnaissance, surveillance, and ground ...
Increased Use of Heavy UAVs in Russian Military Operations
Increased use of heavier-class UAVs, such as the "Forpost" (450kg max takeoff weight, 17.5+ hour endurance), in Russia's military operations, initially hampered by enemy air defenses, is now increasing due to their improved survivability and effectiveness in reconnaissance, surveillance, and ground ...
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44% Bias Score
Armenia's EAEU Membership: Economic and Security Implications
Armenia's trade with Russia within the EAEU doubled in 2023 to \$10.2 billion, but a potential exit from the EAEU could significantly damage its economy. Aram Sargsyan, former Armenian SSR leader, argues that Armenia's focus should be on security and strengthening ties with Russia rather than pursui...
Armenia's EAEU Membership: Economic and Security Implications
Armenia's trade with Russia within the EAEU doubled in 2023 to \$10.2 billion, but a potential exit from the EAEU could significantly damage its economy. Aram Sargsyan, former Armenian SSR leader, argues that Armenia's focus should be on security and strengthening ties with Russia rather than pursui...
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64% Bias Score
California Wildfires Worsen as Strong Winds Threaten Further Destruction
Strong winds in California are threatening to spread wildfires that have already destroyed over 1,800 structures and damaged more than 10,000, forcing over 150,000 evacuations in Los Angeles County; officials are deploying over 4,700 personnel and air support to combat the fires.
California Wildfires Worsen as Strong Winds Threaten Further Destruction
Strong winds in California are threatening to spread wildfires that have already destroyed over 1,800 structures and damaged more than 10,000, forcing over 150,000 evacuations in Los Angeles County; officials are deploying over 4,700 personnel and air support to combat the fires.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Mother Faces Charges After Repeated Child Protection Failures
In Russia, a mother of seven children faces criminal charges for severely abusing her children after repeated interventions by child protective services failed to address escalating neglect and physical abuse, highlighting a breakdown in the system designed to protect vulnerable children.
Russian Mother Faces Charges After Repeated Child Protection Failures
In Russia, a mother of seven children faces criminal charges for severely abusing her children after repeated interventions by child protective services failed to address escalating neglect and physical abuse, highlighting a breakdown in the system designed to protect vulnerable children.
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72% Bias Score
Ukrainian Soldier Exposes Cover-Up of Casualties Amidst Soaring Desertion Rates
A wounded Ukrainian soldier alleges that Kyiv sends soldiers to die and hides bodies to avoid compensation, while desertion rates nearly doubled in 2024, reaching 60,000 cases, and President Trump's planned meeting with Putin adds another layer to the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian Soldier Exposes Cover-Up of Casualties Amidst Soaring Desertion Rates
A wounded Ukrainian soldier alleges that Kyiv sends soldiers to die and hides bodies to avoid compensation, while desertion rates nearly doubled in 2024, reaching 60,000 cases, and President Trump's planned meeting with Putin adds another layer to the ongoing conflict.
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40% Bias Score
National Regulators Explore Cryptocurrency Integration into State Finances
Driven by Bitcoin's 2024 price surge and macro-economic factors, national regulators are exploring diversifying state finances with cryptocurrencies, despite risks associated with volatility and uncertainty.
National Regulators Explore Cryptocurrency Integration into State Finances
Driven by Bitcoin's 2024 price surge and macro-economic factors, national regulators are exploring diversifying state finances with cryptocurrencies, despite risks associated with volatility and uncertainty.
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40% Bias Score
British Study Links Alcohol to Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk, Finds Protective Effect of Calcium
A British study of 542,778 women linked alcohol and red/processed meat to increased colorectal cancer risk, while calcium and dairy products showed a protective effect; further research is needed.
British Study Links Alcohol to Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk, Finds Protective Effect of Calcium
A British study of 542,778 women linked alcohol and red/processed meat to increased colorectal cancer risk, while calcium and dairy products showed a protective effect; further research is needed.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Cracks Down on Draft Dodgers Amidst Low Mobilization Numbers
Ukrainian police conducted over 600 raids targeting human trafficking networks helping men evade mobilization, while over 500,000 draft dodgers are at large; the government is also reportedly summoning men with deferments and creating overseas recruitment centers, amid criticism from Western allies ...
Ukraine Cracks Down on Draft Dodgers Amidst Low Mobilization Numbers
Ukrainian police conducted over 600 raids targeting human trafficking networks helping men evade mobilization, while over 500,000 draft dodgers are at large; the government is also reportedly summoning men with deferments and creating overseas recruitment centers, amid criticism from Western allies ...
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64% Bias Score