Lukashenko Warns Against European Troops in Ukraine, Suggests Minsk for Peace Talks
Belarusian President Lukashenko warned against European troops in Ukraine, suggesting Minsk for peace talks involving Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy, and expressing concern about a potential U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal.
Lukashenko Warns Against European Troops in Ukraine, Suggests Minsk for Peace Talks
Belarusian President Lukashenko warned against European troops in Ukraine, suggesting Minsk for peace talks involving Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy, and expressing concern about a potential U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal.
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44% Bias Score
Lukashenko Proposes Talks Between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky on Ukraine Conflict
Following recent tensions between Ukraine and the US, Belarusian President Lukashenko proposed a meeting in Belarus between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate a resolution to the war in Ukraine.
Lukashenko Proposes Talks Between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky on Ukraine Conflict
Following recent tensions between Ukraine and the US, Belarusian President Lukashenko proposed a meeting in Belarus between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate a resolution to the war in Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
EU Farmers Oppose Fertilizer Tariffs, Citing Food Security Concerns
Copa-Cogeca, the EU's largest farmers' association, opposes the European Commission's proposed tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers, fearing negative impacts on European agricultural production and food security starting July 1, 2025; Fertilizers Europe supports the tariffs.
EU Farmers Oppose Fertilizer Tariffs, Citing Food Security Concerns
Copa-Cogeca, the EU's largest farmers' association, opposes the European Commission's proposed tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers, fearing negative impacts on European agricultural production and food security starting July 1, 2025; Fertilizers Europe supports the tariffs.
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44% Bias Score
US Citizen Released from Belarusian Detention; Russian Arrested for Alleged Legion Ties
A US-Ukrainian citizen, Nikolai Shugaev, was detained in Belarus for 56 days for displaying a Ukrainian flag online, and subsequently released; separately, a Russian national, Yevgeny Ubirayev, was arrested in Minsk for alleged cooperation with the 'Freedom of Russia' Legion, a group deemed terroris...
US Citizen Released from Belarusian Detention; Russian Arrested for Alleged Legion Ties
A US-Ukrainian citizen, Nikolai Shugaev, was detained in Belarus for 56 days for displaying a Ukrainian flag online, and subsequently released; separately, a Russian national, Yevgeny Ubirayev, was arrested in Minsk for alleged cooperation with the 'Freedom of Russia' Legion, a group deemed terroris...
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44% Bias Score
Belarusian Shelters in Poland Provide Refuge for Those Fleeing Persecution
Belarusian shelters in Warsaw and Sopot, Poland, offer temporary housing and support to Belarusian political prisoners and those fleeing persecution, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the crucial role of international aid.
Belarusian Shelters in Poland Provide Refuge for Those Fleeing Persecution
Belarusian shelters in Warsaw and Sopot, Poland, offer temporary housing and support to Belarusian political prisoners and those fleeing persecution, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the crucial role of international aid.
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28% Bias Score
U.S. Secures Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners
The U.S. State Department secured the release of a U.S. citizen and two Belarusian political prisoners from Belarusian prisons on February 12th, marking a significant shift in U.S.-Belarus relations after years of strained ties.
U.S. Secures Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners
The U.S. State Department secured the release of a U.S. citizen and two Belarusian political prisoners from Belarusian prisons on February 12th, marking a significant shift in U.S.-Belarus relations after years of strained ties.
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60% Bias Score
Lukashenko Rejects Mediation, Offers Minsk for Ukraine Talks
Belarusian President Lukashenko, in a March 5th interview, refused to mediate the Ukraine conflict but offered Minsk as a venue for talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine, praising some aspects of Trump's foreign policy but criticizing others.
Lukashenko Rejects Mediation, Offers Minsk for Ukraine Talks
Belarusian President Lukashenko, in a March 5th interview, refused to mediate the Ukraine conflict but offered Minsk as a venue for talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine, praising some aspects of Trump's foreign policy but criticizing others.
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36% Bias Score
Poland Suspends Asylum Rights Amid Belarus Migration Crisis
Poland's parliament passed a bill enabling the temporary suspension of asylum rights amid concerns over Belarus-orchestrated migration deemed a security threat, sparking legal and human rights controversies.
Poland Suspends Asylum Rights Amid Belarus Migration Crisis
Poland's parliament passed a bill enabling the temporary suspension of asylum rights amid concerns over Belarus-orchestrated migration deemed a security threat, sparking legal and human rights controversies.
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56% Bias Score
South Korea Eases Sanctions on Medical Exports to Russia and Belarus
South Korea is easing export controls on medical equipment to Russia and Belarus, requiring only prior notification instead of individual permits, starting Friday, a move mirroring recent US actions and aimed at facilitating humanitarian supplies while maintaining monitoring.
South Korea Eases Sanctions on Medical Exports to Russia and Belarus
South Korea is easing export controls on medical equipment to Russia and Belarus, requiring only prior notification instead of individual permits, starting Friday, a move mirroring recent US actions and aimed at facilitating humanitarian supplies while maintaining monitoring.
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36% Bias Score
Russia, Belarus to Hold Major Joint Military Exercise in September
Russia and Belarus will conduct a joint military exercise, Zapad 2025, in September, involving over 13,000 troops, raising concerns about regional stability amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Russia's deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus.
Russia, Belarus to Hold Major Joint Military Exercise in September
Russia and Belarus will conduct a joint military exercise, Zapad 2025, in September, involving over 13,000 troops, raising concerns about regional stability amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Russia's deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus.
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40% Bias Score
Nobel Laureates Urge Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners
Thirty-one Nobel laureates urged President Trump and the EU to free over 1,400 Belarusian political prisoners, following a US operation that freed three, amid reports that Belarus's president offered further releases for sanctions relief.
Nobel Laureates Urge Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners
Thirty-one Nobel laureates urged President Trump and the EU to free over 1,400 Belarusian political prisoners, following a US operation that freed three, amid reports that Belarus's president offered further releases for sanctions relief.
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36% Bias Score
Zelenskyy-Trump Call, US-Japan Trade Tensions, and Detainee Releases
President Zelenskyy spoke with Donald Trump about achieving peace in Ukraine and technological cooperation; Trump spoke with Putin; Japan seeks an exemption from US tariffs; one American and two Belarusians were released from Belarusian detention; and the Senate advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomi...
Zelenskyy-Trump Call, US-Japan Trade Tensions, and Detainee Releases
President Zelenskyy spoke with Donald Trump about achieving peace in Ukraine and technological cooperation; Trump spoke with Putin; Japan seeks an exemption from US tariffs; one American and two Belarusians were released from Belarusian detention; and the Senate advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomi...
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32% Bias Score