Butina Launches NGO to Attract Western Conservatives to Russia
Maria Butina, a former unregistered foreign agent, launched a new NGO, Welcome to Russia, to attract Western conservatives following a Russian decree simplifying residency for those sharing "traditional Russian values," resulting in over 200 applications since April, according to Butina's statistics...
Butina Launches NGO to Attract Western Conservatives to Russia
Maria Butina, a former unregistered foreign agent, launched a new NGO, Welcome to Russia, to attract Western conservatives following a Russian decree simplifying residency for those sharing "traditional Russian values," resulting in over 200 applications since April, according to Butina's statistics...
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60% Bias Score
Georgia PM Vows to "Eradicate" Opposition Amid Pro-EU Crackdown
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed to "eradicate" the pro-EU opposition following a disputed election and ensuing protests, resulting in over 300 arrests, dozens of injuries, and international condemnation, including US sanctions threats, as EU membership talks were suspended until 2028...
Georgia PM Vows to "Eradicate" Opposition Amid Pro-EU Crackdown
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed to "eradicate" the pro-EU opposition following a disputed election and ensuing protests, resulting in over 300 arrests, dozens of injuries, and international condemnation, including US sanctions threats, as EU membership talks were suspended until 2028...
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56% Bias Score
Russian Cargo Ship Fires Flares at German Helicopter in Baltic Sea
Last week in the Baltic Sea, a Russian cargo ship fired signal flares at a German military helicopter, prompting German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius to express concern and describe the action as reminiscent of Cold War provocations; no one was injured.
Russian Cargo Ship Fires Flares at German Helicopter in Baltic Sea
Last week in the Baltic Sea, a Russian cargo ship fired signal flares at a German military helicopter, prompting German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius to express concern and describe the action as reminiscent of Cold War provocations; no one was injured.
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52% Bias Score
Putin Postpones World Friendship Games Indefinitely
Russian President Vladimir Putin indefinitely postponed the World Friendship Games, originally scheduled for September 2024 in Yekaterinburg, due to unspecified reasons, following previous criticism from the IOC and Ukraine regarding the event's political nature and intent.
Putin Postpones World Friendship Games Indefinitely
Russian President Vladimir Putin indefinitely postponed the World Friendship Games, originally scheduled for September 2024 in Yekaterinburg, due to unspecified reasons, following previous criticism from the IOC and Ukraine regarding the event's political nature and intent.
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32% Bias Score
Georgia: Postponement of EU Talks Sparks Mass Protests
Following the Georgian Dream party's victory in the disputed October 26th parliamentary elections, mass protests erupted after the government postponed EU accession talks until 2028, leading to clashes with police and calls for new elections.
Georgia: Postponement of EU Talks Sparks Mass Protests
Following the Georgian Dream party's victory in the disputed October 26th parliamentary elections, mass protests erupted after the government postponed EU accession talks until 2028, leading to clashes with police and calls for new elections.
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Kallas Faces EU Parliament Scrutiny
Kaja Kallas's European Parliament hearing covered her candidacy for EU's top foreign policy job, focusing on Ukraine, Russia sanctions, and EU unity.
Kallas Faces EU Parliament Scrutiny
Kaja Kallas's European Parliament hearing covered her candidacy for EU's top foreign policy job, focusing on Ukraine, Russia sanctions, and EU unity.
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Putin's Nuclear Rhetoric Backfires: Domestic Opposition to Escalation
President Putin's recent speech in Kazakhstan highlighted Russia's new weapons, described as "almost like nuclear weapons," aiming to intimidate the West, but facing significant domestic opposition as polls reveal 88% of Russians oppose nuclear strikes against Ukraine and 65% oppose strikes against ...
Putin's Nuclear Rhetoric Backfires: Domestic Opposition to Escalation
President Putin's recent speech in Kazakhstan highlighted Russia's new weapons, described as "almost like nuclear weapons," aiming to intimidate the West, but facing significant domestic opposition as polls reveal 88% of Russians oppose nuclear strikes against Ukraine and 65% oppose strikes against ...
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28% Bias Score
Ukrainian Drone Attack Damages Chechen Police Unit
A Ukrainian drone attack on Grozny, Chechnya, damaged the premises of a special police unit fighting in Ukraine, injuring civilians; this is the second such attack on the region.
Ukrainian Drone Attack Damages Chechen Police Unit
A Ukrainian drone attack on Grozny, Chechnya, damaged the premises of a special police unit fighting in Ukraine, injuring civilians; this is the second such attack on the region.
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40% Bias Score
Lavrov to Attend OSCE Summit in Malta Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Despite EU sanctions imposed after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the OSCE summit in Malta on December 5-6, his first visit to an EU member state since the conflict began.
Lavrov to Attend OSCE Summit in Malta Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Despite EU sanctions imposed after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the OSCE summit in Malta on December 5-6, his first visit to an EU member state since the conflict began.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Central Bank Expected to Hike Key Interest Rate to 23%
Russia's Sberbank expects the Central Bank to raise its key interest rate to 23% this month to fight inflation, impacting lenders like VTB which reduced its 2025 profit forecast to $3.77 billion from $5.18 billion due to reduced lending.
Russia Central Bank Expected to Hike Key Interest Rate to 23%
Russia's Sberbank expects the Central Bank to raise its key interest rate to 23% this month to fight inflation, impacting lenders like VTB which reduced its 2025 profit forecast to $3.77 billion from $5.18 billion due to reduced lending.
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36% Bias Score
Georgia Postpones EU Accession Bid Amidst Mass Protests
Following the European Parliament's rejection of Georgia's October 26th election results, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced a delay in the country's EU accession until 2028, sparking mass protests and a constitutional crisis. President Salome Zurabishvili called the government illegitimate.
Georgia Postpones EU Accession Bid Amidst Mass Protests
Following the European Parliament's rejection of Georgia's October 26th election results, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced a delay in the country's EU accession until 2028, sparking mass protests and a constitutional crisis. President Salome Zurabishvili called the government illegitimate.
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44% Bias Score
Trump-Putin Phone Call: Fact or Fiction?
Conflicting reports emerge regarding a phone call between Trump and Putin, with The Washington Post reporting the call and the Kremlin denying it.
Trump-Putin Phone Call: Fact or Fiction?
Conflicting reports emerge regarding a phone call between Trump and Putin, with The Washington Post reporting the call and the Kremlin denying it.
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