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Russia Doubts New START Treaty Renewal Amid Deteriorating US Relations
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that the New START nuclear arms control treaty with the US is unlikely to be renewed due to poor relations, criticizing the US's 'Golden Dome' missile defense system; the treaty expires in eight months, potentially leading to a new arms race.
Russia Doubts New START Treaty Renewal Amid Deteriorating US Relations
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that the New START nuclear arms control treaty with the US is unlikely to be renewed due to poor relations, criticizing the US's 'Golden Dome' missile defense system; the treaty expires in eight months, potentially leading to a new arms race.
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52% Bias Score
US Urges Australia to Boost Defence Spending
During a private meeting at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles to increase Australia's defence spending to at least 3 percent of GDP, a higher target than Australia's planned 2.33 percent by 2033-34, aligning with ...
US Urges Australia to Boost Defence Spending
During a private meeting at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles to increase Australia's defence spending to at least 3 percent of GDP, a higher target than Australia's planned 2.33 percent by 2033-34, aligning with ...
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48% Bias Score
German Theologian Urges Diplomacy Over Arms in Ukraine
Margot Käßmann, former head of Germany's Evangelical Church, urged prioritizing diplomacy over further arms supplies to end the Ukraine war on April 19th, suggesting leveraging China's influence on Russia and emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions alongside military ones.
German Theologian Urges Diplomacy Over Arms in Ukraine
Margot Käßmann, former head of Germany's Evangelical Church, urged prioritizing diplomacy over further arms supplies to end the Ukraine war on April 19th, suggesting leveraging China's influence on Russia and emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions alongside military ones.
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48% Bias Score
Five EU Nations Consider Abandoning Anti-Personnel Landmine Ban
Facing heightened security concerns due to the war in Ukraine, five EU countries—Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland—are considering withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, a decision met with mixed responses from the EU.
Five EU Nations Consider Abandoning Anti-Personnel Landmine Ban
Facing heightened security concerns due to the war in Ukraine, five EU countries—Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland—are considering withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, a decision met with mixed responses from the EU.
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52% Bias Score
Over 943 Civilians Killed in African Drone Strikes
A report by Drone Wars UK reveals that over 943 civilians were killed in drone strikes across six African countries (Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ethiopia) between November 2021 and November 2024, highlighting the need for greater regulation of drone sales and use.
Over 943 Civilians Killed in African Drone Strikes
A report by Drone Wars UK reveals that over 943 civilians were killed in drone strikes across six African countries (Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ethiopia) between November 2021 and November 2024, highlighting the need for greater regulation of drone sales and use.
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36% Bias Score
Challenges to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Amidst Rising Geopolitical Tensions
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), in force since March 5, 1970, aims to prevent nuclear proliferation; however, recent actions by nuclear powers, including the US modernization of its arsenal and the AUKUS agreement, challenge its effectiveness, as evidenced by the stalled progress at the ...
Challenges to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Amidst Rising Geopolitical Tensions
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), in force since March 5, 1970, aims to prevent nuclear proliferation; however, recent actions by nuclear powers, including the US modernization of its arsenal and the AUKUS agreement, challenge its effectiveness, as evidenced by the stalled progress at the ...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Funds Ukrainian Long-Range Weapons Production Amid Taurus Missile Debate
Germany's refusal to provide Taurus KEPD-350 missiles to Ukraine, despite pressure and internal debate, stems from concerns about escalation; instead, Germany will fund Ukrainian production of long-range weapons, potentially drones or upgraded Neptune missiles.
Germany Funds Ukrainian Long-Range Weapons Production Amid Taurus Missile Debate
Germany's refusal to provide Taurus KEPD-350 missiles to Ukraine, despite pressure and internal debate, stems from concerns about escalation; instead, Germany will fund Ukrainian production of long-range weapons, potentially drones or upgraded Neptune missiles.
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48% Bias Score
Lithuania Withdraws from Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty
The Lithuanian Parliament voted to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines on May 8, 2024, citing heightened security concerns due to the war in Ukraine; the withdrawal will be effective in six months.
Lithuania Withdraws from Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty
The Lithuanian Parliament voted to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines on May 8, 2024, citing heightened security concerns due to the war in Ukraine; the withdrawal will be effective in six months.
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44% Bias Score
EU Countries Consider Reintroducing Anti-Personnel Mines
Five EU countries plan to withdraw from the 1997 Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention due to Russia's war in Ukraine, potentially reintroducing these weapons to Europe. This decision contradicts the EU's official stance against landmines, raising concerns about humanitarian law and global mine prolife...
EU Countries Consider Reintroducing Anti-Personnel Mines
Five EU countries plan to withdraw from the 1997 Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention due to Russia's war in Ukraine, potentially reintroducing these weapons to Europe. This decision contradicts the EU's official stance against landmines, raising concerns about humanitarian law and global mine prolife...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Rules Out Strategic Stability Dialogue with US
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated on March 27 in Moscow that Russia sees no need for a strategic stability dialogue with the US due to the lack of substantial changes in bilateral relations, highlighting ongoing tensions and mistrust between the two nations.
Russia Rules Out Strategic Stability Dialogue with US
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated on March 27 in Moscow that Russia sees no need for a strategic stability dialogue with the US due to the lack of substantial changes in bilateral relations, highlighting ongoing tensions and mistrust between the two nations.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Disarmament Call: Premature and Potentially Devastating for Russia
Former UN advisor Igor Nikulin-Mosalsky analyzes Donald Trump's call for complete nuclear disarmament by the US, Russia, and China, highlighting the potential risks to Russia and suggesting Trump's motivations are linked to political ambitions. He also discusses the relative strengths of US and Russ...
Trump's Disarmament Call: Premature and Potentially Devastating for Russia
Former UN advisor Igor Nikulin-Mosalsky analyzes Donald Trump's call for complete nuclear disarmament by the US, Russia, and China, highlighting the potential risks to Russia and suggesting Trump's motivations are linked to political ambitions. He also discusses the relative strengths of US and Russ...
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52% Bias Score
Putin Open to Halving Russia's Defense Budget
President Vladimir Putin expressed openness to a 50% reduction in Russia's defense budget, mirroring a potential similar cut by the US, contingent on the accuracy of cost comparisons and China's participation, following a proposal by Donald Trump.
Putin Open to Halving Russia's Defense Budget
President Vladimir Putin expressed openness to a 50% reduction in Russia's defense budget, mirroring a potential similar cut by the US, contingent on the accuracy of cost comparisons and China's participation, following a proposal by Donald Trump.
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40% Bias Score
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