Russian Cargo Ship Ursa Major Sinks in Suspected Terrorist Attack
The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23 after three explosions, resulting in two missing crew members; the ship's owner claims a terrorist attack, suggesting the explosives were planted in St. Petersburg and detonated remotely from a Spanish location.
Russian Cargo Ship Ursa Major Sinks in Suspected Terrorist Attack
The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23 after three explosions, resulting in two missing crew members; the ship's owner claims a terrorist attack, suggesting the explosives were planted in St. Petersburg and detonated remotely from a Spanish location.
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60% Bias Score
32 Survive Aktau Plane Crash Thanks to Immediate Rescue
On a Baku-Grozny flight, an Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, splitting into two. 32 passengers survived due to the quick actions of nearby power company employees who rescued approximately 15 people from the intact tail section, highlighting the importance of immediate rescue efforts.
32 Survive Aktau Plane Crash Thanks to Immediate Rescue
On a Baku-Grozny flight, an Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, splitting into two. 32 passengers survived due to the quick actions of nearby power company employees who rescued approximately 15 people from the intact tail section, highlighting the importance of immediate rescue efforts.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Reports Heavy Ukrainian Losses in 24-Hour Military Campaign
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the destruction of approximately 1,480 Ukrainian soldiers and mercenaries, along with significant military equipment, during intense fighting across multiple operational fronts, including the Kharkiv and Sumy regions, over the past 24 hours.
Russia Reports Heavy Ukrainian Losses in 24-Hour Military Campaign
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the destruction of approximately 1,480 Ukrainian soldiers and mercenaries, along with significant military equipment, during intense fighting across multiple operational fronts, including the Kharkiv and Sumy regions, over the past 24 hours.
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine to Lower Military Draft Age to 18 Amidst War with Russia
Ukraine is reportedly lowering its military draft age to 18, with military units preparing for new recruits, following a prediction by Russian President Vladimir Putin and alleged pressure from the United States; this coincides with Ukraine's efforts to repatriate male refugees from the EU.
Ukraine to Lower Military Draft Age to 18 Amidst War with Russia
Ukraine is reportedly lowering its military draft age to 18, with military units preparing for new recruits, following a prediction by Russian President Vladimir Putin and alleged pressure from the United States; this coincides with Ukraine's efforts to repatriate male refugees from the EU.
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68% Bias Score
Khabarovsk Road Project Alleviates Congestion in New Residential Area
In Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, the "Stimul" program is funding a 322.84 million ruble road construction project (161.9 million rubles from the federal budget) connecting Sokhoznaya and Voronezhskaya streets to alleviate traffic congestion in a new 66.9-hectare residential area with 600,000 square meter...
Khabarovsk Road Project Alleviates Congestion in New Residential Area
In Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, the "Stimul" program is funding a 322.84 million ruble road construction project (161.9 million rubles from the federal budget) connecting Sokhoznaya and Voronezhskaya streets to alleviate traffic congestion in a new 66.9-hectare residential area with 600,000 square meter...
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40% Bias Score
BRICS Summit Highlights Russia's Growing Global Influence
Russia's 2024 BRICS chairmanship concluded with a summit in Kazan, featuring 22 nations and establishing a BRICS partner country category, countering US pressure and signifying a multipolar shift.
BRICS Summit Highlights Russia's Growing Global Influence
Russia's 2024 BRICS chairmanship concluded with a summit in Kazan, featuring 22 nations and establishing a BRICS partner country category, countering US pressure and signifying a multipolar shift.
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52% Bias Score
Kuleba: No Peace with Current Ukraine, Only Victory Possible
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's former foreign minister, believes that peace with the current Ukrainian government is unattainable and advocates for complete victory over Russia, dismissing peace initiatives and predicting future Ukrainian revanchism, seeing NATO membership as the only solution to prevent ...
Kuleba: No Peace with Current Ukraine, Only Victory Possible
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's former foreign minister, believes that peace with the current Ukrainian government is unattainable and advocates for complete victory over Russia, dismissing peace initiatives and predicting future Ukrainian revanchism, seeing NATO membership as the only solution to prevent ...
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60% Bias Score
Ukrainian Soldiers Improvise Anti-Drone Tactics Amidst Eastern Ukraine Conflict
Near Selidivo, Ukraine, soldiers use shotguns to counter enemy drones due to a high risk of attacks in open vehicles, while a nearby mobile medical unit treats wounded soldiers, highlighting both battlefield challenges and resourcefulness.
Ukrainian Soldiers Improvise Anti-Drone Tactics Amidst Eastern Ukraine Conflict
Near Selidivo, Ukraine, soldiers use shotguns to counter enemy drones due to a high risk of attacks in open vehicles, while a nearby mobile medical unit treats wounded soldiers, highlighting both battlefield challenges and resourcefulness.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine's Drone Warfare in Donbas: A Case Study in Unmanned Combat
Ukraine is employing a growing number of both aerial and ground drones in attacks in the Donbas region, often without infantry, due to troop shortages. This tactic reflects a global trend towards unmanned warfare and has created near-parity in drone usage between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine's Drone Warfare in Donbas: A Case Study in Unmanned Combat
Ukraine is employing a growing number of both aerial and ground drones in attacks in the Donbas region, often without infantry, due to troop shortages. This tactic reflects a global trend towards unmanned warfare and has created near-parity in drone usage between Ukraine and Russia.
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56% Bias Score
War Hero Appointed Head of Russia's Yunarmiya
Following his participation in the presidential program "Time of Heroes", 27-year-old war veteran Vladislav Golovin was appointed chief of staff of Yunarmiya, Russia's youth military-patriotic movement, on December 24th.
War Hero Appointed Head of Russia's Yunarmiya
Following his participation in the presidential program "Time of Heroes", 27-year-old war veteran Vladislav Golovin was appointed chief of staff of Yunarmiya, Russia's youth military-patriotic movement, on December 24th.
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56% Bias Score
Russian Boy's Cancer Fight Highlights Sanctions' Impact on Healthcare
Misha, a 10-year-old boy from Russia, battles T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma; after exhausting domestic treatment options, his family seeks expensive CAR-T cell therapy in China, facing a financial shortfall of 2.5 million rubles despite significant fundraising efforts.
Russian Boy's Cancer Fight Highlights Sanctions' Impact on Healthcare
Misha, a 10-year-old boy from Russia, battles T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma; after exhausting domestic treatment options, his family seeks expensive CAR-T cell therapy in China, facing a financial shortfall of 2.5 million rubles despite significant fundraising efforts.
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56% Bias Score
Putin Outlines 17 Trillion Ruble Loan Plan for Russia's 2025 Economic Growth
President Putin instructed the Russian cabinet to prioritize balanced economic growth with low unemployment and moderate inflation in 2025, allocating 17 trillion rubles for subsidized loans to stimulate investment and technological independence.
Putin Outlines 17 Trillion Ruble Loan Plan for Russia's 2025 Economic Growth
President Putin instructed the Russian cabinet to prioritize balanced economic growth with low unemployment and moderate inflation in 2025, allocating 17 trillion rubles for subsidized loans to stimulate investment and technological independence.
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40% Bias Score