Murmansk Oblast Attracts Over 160 Billion Rubles in Investment
Murmansk Oblast's economy received over 160 billion rubles in investment during the first nine months of 2024, fueled by infrastructure projects like the new Lavna coal terminal and the planned development of significant lithium deposits, bolstering regional growth and global trade.
Murmansk Oblast Attracts Over 160 Billion Rubles in Investment
Murmansk Oblast's economy received over 160 billion rubles in investment during the first nine months of 2024, fueled by infrastructure projects like the new Lavna coal terminal and the planned development of significant lithium deposits, bolstering regional growth and global trade.
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40% 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
Potential 2025 Peace Deal for Ukraine: Orbán's Prediction and Trump's Role
Amidst growing international calls for negotiations, Viktor Orbán predicts a 2025 peace agreement between Russia and the West or a complete military defeat of Ukraine; Donald Trump's potential mediation via a visit to India is also discussed, alongside fears of Ukrainian military turning against the...
Potential 2025 Peace Deal for Ukraine: Orbán's Prediction and Trump's Role
Amidst growing international calls for negotiations, Viktor Orbán predicts a 2025 peace agreement between Russia and the West or a complete military defeat of Ukraine; Donald Trump's potential mediation via a visit to India is also discussed, alongside fears of Ukrainian military turning against the...
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64% Bias Score
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
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 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
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crash in Kazakhstan: 42 Dead, 32 Survive
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 flying from Baku to Grozny crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 42 of the 74 people on board. A bird strike and a possible oxygen tank explosion are being investigated as contributing factors.
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crash in Kazakhstan: 42 Dead, 32 Survive
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 flying from Baku to Grozny crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 42 of the 74 people on board. A bird strike and a possible oxygen tank explosion are being investigated as contributing factors.
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40% Bias Score
Safe Arctic - 2025" Expedition Begins in Murmansk
A 35-day emergency response training expedition, "Safe Arctic - 2025," started December 25 in Murmansk, traversing 10 Russian Arctic regions with 300 specialists and 120 vehicles, including international participants and a WWII victory memorial relay.
Safe Arctic - 2025" Expedition Begins in Murmansk
A 35-day emergency response training expedition, "Safe Arctic - 2025," started December 25 in Murmansk, traversing 10 Russian Arctic regions with 300 specialists and 120 vehicles, including international participants and a WWII victory memorial relay.
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48% Bias Score
Kazakhstan's Successful 2024: Peacemaking, Economic Growth, and Regional Leadership
In 2024, Kazakhstan successfully mediated Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks, chaired the SCO and CSTO, achieved 4% GDP growth, held a referendum on nuclear energy, and boosted trade with Russia to $28 billion (projected $30 billion in 2025).
Kazakhstan's Successful 2024: Peacemaking, Economic Growth, and Regional Leadership
In 2024, Kazakhstan successfully mediated Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks, chaired the SCO and CSTO, achieved 4% GDP growth, held a referendum on nuclear energy, and boosted trade with Russia to $28 billion (projected $30 billion in 2025).
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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
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'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