OPEC+ Extends Oil Production Cuts into Q1 2025
Eight OPEC+ nations, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, extended voluntary oil output cuts of 2.2 million bpd until Q1 2025 and an additional 1.65 million bpd until the end of 2026 to stabilize the oil market, postponing a planned production increase due to low winter demand; Russia, Iraq, and Kazak...
OPEC+ Extends Oil Production Cuts into Q1 2025
Eight OPEC+ nations, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, extended voluntary oil output cuts of 2.2 million bpd until Q1 2025 and an additional 1.65 million bpd until the end of 2026 to stabilize the oil market, postponing a planned production increase due to low winter demand; Russia, Iraq, and Kazak...
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36% Bias Score
Zero Requests for Russian Gas Transit Through Ukraine on January 1st
On January 1st, 2025, all requests for Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe dropped to zero, following statements by both Russia and Ukraine that the agreement would not be renewed, potentially resulting in significantly higher energy prices and geopolitical instability.
Zero Requests for Russian Gas Transit Through Ukraine on January 1st
On January 1st, 2025, all requests for Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe dropped to zero, following statements by both Russia and Ukraine that the agreement would not be renewed, potentially resulting in significantly higher energy prices and geopolitical instability.
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56% Bias Score
Lavrov: US Tactics in Taiwan Mirror Ukraine Approach; Ukraine's Non-Aligned Status Remains Key Goal
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the US of using similar tactics in Taiwan as in Ukraine to pressure China, stated that securing Ukraine's non-aligned status remains a key objective of Russia's military operation, and highlighted the dangerous brink of the Iran-Israel conflict.
Lavrov: US Tactics in Taiwan Mirror Ukraine Approach; Ukraine's Non-Aligned Status Remains Key Goal
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the US of using similar tactics in Taiwan as in Ukraine to pressure China, stated that securing Ukraine's non-aligned status remains a key objective of Russia's military operation, and highlighted the dangerous brink of the Iran-Israel conflict.
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64% Bias Score
Russia's Inbound Tourism to Surge 95% in 2024
Russia's inbound tourism is expected to reach 2.5 million trips in 2024, a 95% increase from 2023, driven by e-visas, improved access for Chinese and Iranian travelers, and expanded air connections; China accounts for 83% of tourist traffic.
Russia's Inbound Tourism to Surge 95% in 2024
Russia's inbound tourism is expected to reach 2.5 million trips in 2024, a 95% increase from 2023, driven by e-visas, improved access for Chinese and Iranian travelers, and expanded air connections; China accounts for 83% of tourist traffic.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Strengthens CIS Ties Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Russia is strengthening ties with CIS countries to combat extremism and transnational crime, while viewing US actions concerning Belarus as provocative; a recent plane crash in Kazakhstan further underscores global instability.
Russia Strengthens CIS Ties Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Russia is strengthening ties with CIS countries to combat extremism and transnational crime, while viewing US actions concerning Belarus as provocative; a recent plane crash in Kazakhstan further underscores global instability.
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60% Bias Score
Cuba to Join BRICS as Partner Country in 2025
Cuba will become a BRICS partner country in January 2025, gaining access to trade and cooperation mechanisms within this influential group, reflecting its growing prestige in the Global South and countering Western isolationist policies.
Cuba to Join BRICS as Partner Country in 2025
Cuba will become a BRICS partner country in January 2025, gaining access to trade and cooperation mechanisms within this influential group, reflecting its growing prestige in the Global South and countering Western isolationist policies.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine, Impacting EU Supply
On January 1, 2025, Russia stopped natural gas transit through Ukraine to Europe due to Ukraine's refusal to renew the transit agreement, potentially causing a 30% reduction in Russian pipeline gas imports for the EU and impacting countries like Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Moldova.
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine, Impacting EU Supply
On January 1, 2025, Russia stopped natural gas transit through Ukraine to Europe due to Ukraine's refusal to renew the transit agreement, potentially causing a 30% reduction in Russian pipeline gas imports for the EU and impacting countries like Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Moldova.
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56% Bias Score
Russia, Thailand Target $2 Billion Trade Turnover Amid Sanctions
Russia and Thailand plan to boost bilateral trade to roughly $2 billion by the end of 2024, focusing on energy, transport, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and food security, despite international sanctions.
Russia, Thailand Target $2 Billion Trade Turnover Amid Sanctions
Russia and Thailand plan to boost bilateral trade to roughly $2 billion by the end of 2024, focusing on energy, transport, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and food security, despite international sanctions.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Reports Extensive Strikes on Ukrainian Military and Energy Targets
The Russian Armed Forces carried out a massive strike and 37 group strikes on Ukrainian energy sites and other targets using high-precision weapons and drones from December 21-27, resulting in significant damage and casualties; additionally, seven settlements were liberated and 11,725 Ukrainian mili...
Russia Reports Extensive Strikes on Ukrainian Military and Energy Targets
The Russian Armed Forces carried out a massive strike and 37 group strikes on Ukrainian energy sites and other targets using high-precision weapons and drones from December 21-27, resulting in significant damage and casualties; additionally, seven settlements were liberated and 11,725 Ukrainian mili...
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64% Bias Score
Turkey to Aid Syria in Building New 300,000-Strong Army
Turkey will assist Syria in creating a 300,000-strong national army following the opposition's victory and Assad's forces' withdrawal from Damascus on December 8th, 2024, aiming to ensure regional stability.
Turkey to Aid Syria in Building New 300,000-Strong Army
Turkey will assist Syria in creating a 300,000-strong national army following the opposition's victory and Assad's forces' withdrawal from Damascus on December 8th, 2024, aiming to ensure regional stability.
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52% Bias Score
Thailand Accepts BRICS Partner Status
Thailand officially accepted Russia's invitation to become a BRICS partner state on December 24, 2024, aiming to boost its economy and international relations with developing countries, following an October 31 invitation and a June expression of intent to become a full member.
Thailand Accepts BRICS Partner Status
Thailand officially accepted Russia's invitation to become a BRICS partner state on December 24, 2024, aiming to boost its economy and international relations with developing countries, following an October 31 invitation and a June expression of intent to become a full member.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Warns Germany Against Supplying Ukraine with Missiles
Russia warned Germany against supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles or hosting US missiles, stating any hostile action would face a response, citing Chancellor Scholz's initial rejection and the ongoing internal German debate.
Russia Warns Germany Against Supplying Ukraine with Missiles
Russia warned Germany against supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles or hosting US missiles, stating any hostile action would face a response, citing Chancellor Scholz's initial rejection and the ongoing internal German debate.
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60% Bias Score