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Three Hostages Released from Belarus in U.S. Diplomatic Success
U.S. officials announced the release of three hostages from Belarus on Wednesday, including an American citizen and two Belarusians; one Belarusian worked for Radio Liberty, which was recently targeted for closure by Elon Musk. The release followed a "special operation" by U.S. officials crossing in...
Three Hostages Released from Belarus in U.S. Diplomatic Success
U.S. officials announced the release of three hostages from Belarus on Wednesday, including an American citizen and two Belarusians; one Belarusian worked for Radio Liberty, which was recently targeted for closure by Elon Musk. The release followed a "special operation" by U.S. officials crossing in...
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60% Bias Score
Belarus Sees $1.5 Billion Foreign Currency Surplus Amidst Domestic Holding Preferences
Belarus' National Bank reported a $1.5 billion surplus in foreign currency sales over purchases in 2022, driven by a real estate boom requiring Belarusian ruble transactions and increased foreign employment among Belarusians, despite many still preferring to hold foreign currency domestically.
Belarus Sees $1.5 Billion Foreign Currency Surplus Amidst Domestic Holding Preferences
Belarus' National Bank reported a $1.5 billion surplus in foreign currency sales over purchases in 2022, driven by a real estate boom requiring Belarusian ruble transactions and increased foreign employment among Belarusians, despite many still preferring to hold foreign currency domestically.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Aid Freeze Cripples Russian and Belarusian Rights Groups
President Trump's 90-day freeze on U.S. aid to Russian and Belarusian rights groups and independent media has caused financial hardship, with some organizations facing potential closure and others adapting by relying on alternative funding sources like private donations and crowdfunding; Belarusian ...
Trump's Aid Freeze Cripples Russian and Belarusian Rights Groups
President Trump's 90-day freeze on U.S. aid to Russian and Belarusian rights groups and independent media has caused financial hardship, with some organizations facing potential closure and others adapting by relying on alternative funding sources like private donations and crowdfunding; Belarusian ...
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36% Bias Score
First Kosciuszko Forum Supports Belarusian Democracy
The First Kosciuszko Forum, held in Gdansk, Poland on February 3-4, 2025, brought together foreign ministers from Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Sweden, Belarusian democratic figures, and experts to support Belarusian democratic aspirations during Poland's EU presidency, with plans for annual repet...
First Kosciuszko Forum Supports Belarusian Democracy
The First Kosciuszko Forum, held in Gdansk, Poland on February 3-4, 2025, brought together foreign ministers from Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Sweden, Belarusian democratic figures, and experts to support Belarusian democratic aspirations during Poland's EU presidency, with plans for annual repet...
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56% Bias Score
Russia to Deploy Hypersonic Missiles in Belarus
Russia will deploy its Oreshnik hypersonic intermediate-range missile systems in Belarus, fulfilling a prior agreement between the presidents of both countries, in response to perceived Western provocations, and to bolster the common defense space of the Union State.
Russia to Deploy Hypersonic Missiles in Belarus
Russia will deploy its Oreshnik hypersonic intermediate-range missile systems in Belarus, fulfilling a prior agreement between the presidents of both countries, in response to perceived Western provocations, and to bolster the common defense space of the Union State.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Predicted to Annex Belarus Within 10 Years
A report by the Institute for the Study of War predicts Russia will annex Belarus within 10 years, driven by Russia establishing a union state controlled by Moscow; this follows Belarus's increased integration into Russia's military and economic spheres, despite opposition from Belarus's president a...
Russia Predicted to Annex Belarus Within 10 Years
A report by the Institute for the Study of War predicts Russia will annex Belarus within 10 years, driven by Russia establishing a union state controlled by Moscow; this follows Belarus's increased integration into Russia's military and economic spheres, despite opposition from Belarus's president a...
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36% Bias Score
U.S. Citizen Among Three Released from Belarusian Custody
At least three prisoners, including one U.S. citizen and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Andrey Kuznechyk, were released from Belarusian custody on Wednesday in a unilateral gesture by Belarusian authorities; this follows the release of another American from Russia on Tuesday, suggesting ...
U.S. Citizen Among Three Released from Belarusian Custody
At least three prisoners, including one U.S. citizen and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Andrey Kuznechyk, were released from Belarusian custody on Wednesday in a unilateral gesture by Belarusian authorities; this follows the release of another American from Russia on Tuesday, suggesting ...
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44% Bias Score
USAID Dismantling: Russia and Belarus Celebrate, Civil Society Groups Fear Impact
The Trump administration plans to drastically cut USAID funding, prompting celebrations from Russia and Belarus but alarm from civil society groups who rely on its support; the move could significantly impact operations of numerous organizations supporting dissidents and independent media.
USAID Dismantling: Russia and Belarus Celebrate, Civil Society Groups Fear Impact
The Trump administration plans to drastically cut USAID funding, prompting celebrations from Russia and Belarus but alarm from civil society groups who rely on its support; the move could significantly impact operations of numerous organizations supporting dissidents and independent media.
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56% Bias Score
USAID Dismantling: Impact on NGOs in Russia and Belarus
The United States is disbanding its Agency for International Development (USAID), reducing its staff from 10,000 to 290, impacting numerous NGOs in Russia, Belarus, and Moldova that relied on its funding for human rights and election monitoring; Russia and Belarus praised the decision.
USAID Dismantling: Impact on NGOs in Russia and Belarus
The United States is disbanding its Agency for International Development (USAID), reducing its staff from 10,000 to 290, impacting numerous NGOs in Russia, Belarus, and Moldova that relied on its funding for human rights and election monitoring; Russia and Belarus praised the decision.
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44% Bias Score
ICC Complaint Filed Against Lukashenko for Crimes Against Humanity
Reporters Without Borders filed a complaint with the ICC accusing Belarusian President Lukashenko of crimes against humanity for the systematic persecution of journalists, forcing over 500 into exile, while Lithuania filed a separate complaint citing abuses committed within its borders.
ICC Complaint Filed Against Lukashenko for Crimes Against Humanity
Reporters Without Borders filed a complaint with the ICC accusing Belarusian President Lukashenko of crimes against humanity for the systematic persecution of journalists, forcing over 500 into exile, while Lithuania filed a separate complaint citing abuses committed within its borders.
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48% Bias Score
Poland's Fortified Border: Security vs. Human Rights
Poland's 186km border fence with Belarus, patrolled by 8,200 security personnel, aims to curb irregular migration following Belarus's alleged 'hybrid warfare' tactics involving luring migrants. 29,707 irregular crossings were recorded in 2024, alongside allegations of human rights violations against...
Poland's Fortified Border: Security vs. Human Rights
Poland's 186km border fence with Belarus, patrolled by 8,200 security personnel, aims to curb irregular migration following Belarus's alleged 'hybrid warfare' tactics involving luring migrants. 29,707 irregular crossings were recorded in 2024, alongside allegations of human rights violations against...
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68% Bias Score
ISW Predicts Russian Annexation of Belarus Within 10 Years
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) predicts Russia's annexation of Belarus within 10 years due to increasing Russian control; however, experts disagree, citing Belarusian resistance and potential costs for Russia.
ISW Predicts Russian Annexation of Belarus Within 10 Years
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) predicts Russia's annexation of Belarus within 10 years due to increasing Russian control; however, experts disagree, citing Belarusian resistance and potential costs for Russia.
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32% Bias Score
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