Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean; Terrorist Attack Claimed
A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23, 2024, following three explosions, with Oboronlogistika claiming a terrorist attack while the Russian Foreign Ministry cites an engine room explosion; fourteen crew members were rescued, but two are missing.
Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean; Terrorist Attack Claimed
A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23, 2024, following three explosions, with Oboronlogistika claiming a terrorist attack while the Russian Foreign Ministry cites an engine room explosion; fourteen crew members were rescued, but two are missing.
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52% Bias Score
Turbulent 2024: Navalny's Death, Terrorism, and Russia's Economic Woes
The year 2024 witnessed significant events in Russia, including the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a deadly ISIS-K-claimed attack on Crocus City Hall, attacks in Dagestan, a major prisoner exchange, a Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region, and rising inflation.
Turbulent 2024: Navalny's Death, Terrorism, and Russia's Economic Woes
The year 2024 witnessed significant events in Russia, including the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a deadly ISIS-K-claimed attack on Crocus City Hall, attacks in Dagestan, a major prisoner exchange, a Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region, and rising inflation.
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24% Bias Score
Wave of Arson Attacks Hits Russia
A wave of attempted arson attacks targeting banks, shopping centers, government buildings, and other infrastructure in Russia has been reported, with around 20 incidents recorded since Friday, mostly involving elderly individuals allegedly recruited by online fraudsters offering money in exchange fo...
Wave of Arson Attacks Hits Russia
A wave of attempted arson attacks targeting banks, shopping centers, government buildings, and other infrastructure in Russia has been reported, with around 20 incidents recorded since Friday, mostly involving elderly individuals allegedly recruited by online fraudsters offering money in exchange fo...
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40% Bias Score
Russia Seeks Turkey's Aid in Withdrawing Syrian Troops
Russia is reportedly asking Turkey for help withdrawing its troops from Syria following the apparent collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime, marking a significant shift in power dynamics between the two countries.
Russia Seeks Turkey's Aid in Withdrawing Syrian Troops
Russia is reportedly asking Turkey for help withdrawing its troops from Syria following the apparent collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime, marking a significant shift in power dynamics between the two countries.
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40% Bias Score
Head of Russia's Chemical Weapons Division Assassinated in Moscow
The head of Russia's chemical weapons division, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, was killed in a targeted bombing in Moscow on December 17, 2024, with Ukraine's SBU security service claiming responsibility for the attack that involved an explosive device attached to a scooter.
Head of Russia's Chemical Weapons Division Assassinated in Moscow
The head of Russia's chemical weapons division, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, was killed in a targeted bombing in Moscow on December 17, 2024, with Ukraine's SBU security service claiming responsibility for the attack that involved an explosive device attached to a scooter.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Moves to Remove Taliban from Terrorist List
The Russian State Duma passed a bill on Tuesday that could remove the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations, a move driven by pragmatic foreign policy goals and aligned with regional efforts to normalize relations with the Taliban government in Afghanistan despite its human rights record.
Russia Moves to Remove Taliban from Terrorist List
The Russian State Duma passed a bill on Tuesday that could remove the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations, a move driven by pragmatic foreign policy goals and aligned with regional efforts to normalize relations with the Taliban government in Afghanistan despite its human rights record.
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60% Bias Score
Russia Declares Emergency After Black Sea Oil Spill
On December 15, 2023, two Russian oil tankers damaged during a storm caused a mazut spill along the Black Sea coast near Anapa, polluting approximately 55 kilometers of coastline; on December 26, authorities declared a regional state of emergency after a slow initial response prompted criticism.
Russia Declares Emergency After Black Sea Oil Spill
On December 15, 2023, two Russian oil tankers damaged during a storm caused a mazut spill along the Black Sea coast near Anapa, polluting approximately 55 kilometers of coastline; on December 26, authorities declared a regional state of emergency after a slow initial response prompted criticism.
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40% Bias Score
Fico Holds Unannounced Talks with Putin Amidst Ukraine Gas Concerns
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico held unannounced talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Sunday, focusing on Russian gas supplies amid concerns over Ukraine's expiring gas transit contract; Fico has ended military aid to Ukraine and supports peace talks.
Fico Holds Unannounced Talks with Putin Amidst Ukraine Gas Concerns
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico held unannounced talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Sunday, focusing on Russian gas supplies amid concerns over Ukraine's expiring gas transit contract; Fico has ended military aid to Ukraine and supports peace talks.
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40% Bias Score
Ukrainian Drone Attack Damages Residential Buildings in Kazan
On Saturday, a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks hit Kazan, Tatarstan, damaging residential buildings like the Manhattan and Lazurny Nebes complexes and forcing the closure of at least two airports; authorities reported no fatalities, but unconfirmed reports suggest minor injuries.
Ukrainian Drone Attack Damages Residential Buildings in Kazan
On Saturday, a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks hit Kazan, Tatarstan, damaging residential buildings like the Manhattan and Lazurny Nebes complexes and forcing the closure of at least two airports; authorities reported no fatalities, but unconfirmed reports suggest minor injuries.
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40% Bias Score
Kremlin Accuses Ukraine of Terrorist Attack Killing Top Russian General
Following a bomb blast that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's chemical and biological forces, and his aide in Moscow on Tuesday, the Kremlin accused Ukraine of a "terrorist attack", while Ukraine's SBU security service claimed responsibility for the "special operation". A sus...
Kremlin Accuses Ukraine of Terrorist Attack Killing Top Russian General
Following a bomb blast that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's chemical and biological forces, and his aide in Moscow on Tuesday, the Kremlin accused Ukraine of a "terrorist attack", while Ukraine's SBU security service claimed responsibility for the "special operation". A sus...
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48% Bias Score
Head of Russia's Chemical Weapons Division Killed in Moscow Blast
Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's chemical weapons division, was killed in a Moscow explosion on Tuesday; Ukraine's SBU claimed responsibility, calling him a war criminal, marking the highest-ranking military official killed in such an attack during the Kremlin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Head of Russia's Chemical Weapons Division Killed in Moscow Blast
Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's chemical weapons division, was killed in a Moscow explosion on Tuesday; Ukraine's SBU claimed responsibility, calling him a war criminal, marking the highest-ranking military official killed in such an attack during the Kremlin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Bans "Foreign Agents" From Accessing Funds From Property and Creative Work Sales
Russian lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday banning "foreign agents" from accessing money earned through property sales or creative works, forcing them to use special ruble accounts only accessible after their designation is lifted; the move is the latest in a series of efforts targeting exiled war c...
Russia Bans "Foreign Agents" From Accessing Funds From Property and Creative Work Sales
Russian lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday banning "foreign agents" from accessing money earned through property sales or creative works, forcing them to use special ruble accounts only accessible after their designation is lifted; the move is the latest in a series of efforts targeting exiled war c...
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56% Bias Score