Children's Artwork Commemorates Leningrad Siege, Reflects Donbas War
The Pushkin Library hosts "War Through Children's Eyes," an exhibition of children's artwork and essays from an international contest commemorating the 80th anniversary of Leningrad's liberation, highlighting the shared experiences of children during wartime across generations and geographies.
Children's Artwork Commemorates Leningrad Siege, Reflects Donbas War
The Pushkin Library hosts "War Through Children's Eyes," an exhibition of children's artwork and essays from an international contest commemorating the 80th anniversary of Leningrad's liberation, highlighting the shared experiences of children during wartime across generations and geographies.
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80% Bias Score
Russia Claims Capture of Velyka Novosilka; Ukraine Disputes Claim
On January 26, 2025, Russia claimed to have captured Velyka Novosilka, a key Ukrainian defense position in Donetsk Oblast, after weeks of encirclement attempts. Ukraine confirms ongoing fighting, but admits a tactical withdrawal of some units to avoid encirclement, with the city now nearly entirely ...
Russia Claims Capture of Velyka Novosilka; Ukraine Disputes Claim
On January 26, 2025, Russia claimed to have captured Velyka Novosilka, a key Ukrainian defense position in Donetsk Oblast, after weeks of encirclement attempts. Ukraine confirms ongoing fighting, but admits a tactical withdrawal of some units to avoid encirclement, with the city now nearly entirely ...
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28% Bias Score
Ukraine Faces Critical Situation in Velika Novosilka Amidst Russian Offensive
Ukrainian forces are struggling to defend Velika Novosilka in southeastern Ukraine against a Russian offensive that has captured nearby villages and cut off supply routes; analysts warn that a Russian takeover could open a path to other regions and that Ukraine may need to withdraw to avoid encircle...
Ukraine Faces Critical Situation in Velika Novosilka Amidst Russian Offensive
Ukrainian forces are struggling to defend Velika Novosilka in southeastern Ukraine against a Russian offensive that has captured nearby villages and cut off supply routes; analysts warn that a Russian takeover could open a path to other regions and that Ukraine may need to withdraw to avoid encircle...
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48% Bias Score
Russian Soldiers' Bravery in Donbas: Rescues and Drone Strikes
In Donbas, Gvardii Efreitor Vladimir Averin rescued 20 wounded Russian soldiers under heavy fire, providing medical aid and evacuating them to a field hospital; separately, Ryadovoy Vladimir Bordyug used a drone to eliminate a Ukrainian machine gun nest, enabling a successful assault.
Russian Soldiers' Bravery in Donbas: Rescues and Drone Strikes
In Donbas, Gvardii Efreitor Vladimir Averin rescued 20 wounded Russian soldiers under heavy fire, providing medical aid and evacuating them to a field hospital; separately, Ryadovoy Vladimir Bordyug used a drone to eliminate a Ukrainian machine gun nest, enabling a successful assault.
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68% Bias Score
Ukraine Launches Surprise Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region
Ukraine launched a surprise attack in Russia's Kursk region, resulting in heavy fighting for two days; at least 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers are involved, with both sides claiming heavy losses, but verifiable evidence shows Russia lost at least four armored vehicles and Ukraine one.
Ukraine Launches Surprise Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region
Ukraine launched a surprise attack in Russia's Kursk region, resulting in heavy fighting for two days; at least 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers are involved, with both sides claiming heavy losses, but verifiable evidence shows Russia lost at least four armored vehicles and Ukraine one.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Claims Capture of Kurakhove, Ukraine Counterattacks in Kursk
Following three months of fighting, Russia announced the capture of Kurakhove, a city in eastern Ukraine near a significant lithium deposit, claiming it will accelerate their control over the Donetsk region; concurrently, Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, where they've he...
Russia Claims Capture of Kurakhove, Ukraine Counterattacks in Kursk
Following three months of fighting, Russia announced the capture of Kurakhove, a city in eastern Ukraine near a significant lithium deposit, claiming it will accelerate their control over the Donetsk region; concurrently, Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, where they've he...
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24% Bias Score
Russia Claims Victory in Eastern Ukraine as U.S. Aid to Ukrainian NGOs Halted
Russia claims to have captured the strategically important town of Velyka Novosilka in eastern Ukraine after a monthslong battle, while uncertainty over continued U.S. funding has halted the work of some Ukrainian NGOs supporting war veterans, days after the newly sworn in U.S. Secretary of State Ma...
Russia Claims Victory in Eastern Ukraine as U.S. Aid to Ukrainian NGOs Halted
Russia claims to have captured the strategically important town of Velyka Novosilka in eastern Ukraine after a monthslong battle, while uncertainty over continued U.S. funding has halted the work of some Ukrainian NGOs supporting war veterans, days after the newly sworn in U.S. Secretary of State Ma...
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40% Bias Score
Russian Soldiers' Bravery Prevents Infiltration, Ensures Ammunition Delivery
Two Russian soldiers, Privates Ilfat Garipov and Ivan Kotyagov, distinguished themselves during combat operations in Ukraine; Garipov eliminated a Ukrainian diversionary group preventing infiltration, while Kotyagov successfully delivered ammunition under enemy fire.
Russian Soldiers' Bravery Prevents Infiltration, Ensures Ammunition Delivery
Two Russian soldiers, Privates Ilfat Garipov and Ivan Kotyagov, distinguished themselves during combat operations in Ukraine; Garipov eliminated a Ukrainian diversionary group preventing infiltration, while Kotyagov successfully delivered ammunition under enemy fire.
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60% Bias Score
Ukraine's Contradictory New Year's Offensive
During the first days of the new year, Ukraine launched multiple unsuccessful counteroffensives near the Russian border, most notably in Kursk Oblast, while simultaneously losing the town of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine's Contradictory New Year's Offensive
During the first days of the new year, Ukraine launched multiple unsuccessful counteroffensives near the Russian border, most notably in Kursk Oblast, while simultaneously losing the town of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
Gorlovka Under Siege: Constant Shelling and Air Threats
Gorlovka, under constant shelling for a decade, faces ongoing threats from nearby Toretsk, despite the protection of the 23rd anti-aircraft missile division using Strela and Osa systems. A recent HIMARS strike narrowly missed a crew, highlighting the dangers.
Gorlovka Under Siege: Constant Shelling and Air Threats
Gorlovka, under constant shelling for a decade, faces ongoing threats from nearby Toretsk, despite the protection of the 23rd anti-aircraft missile division using Strela and Osa systems. A recent HIMARS strike narrowly missed a crew, highlighting the dangers.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Claims Capture of Strategic Ukrainian City Kurakhove
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the capture of Kurakhove, a strategically important city in eastern Ukraine, after four months of intense fighting, although Ukraine has yet to confirm the loss of the city, which served as a key logistical hub for Ukrainian forces and was home to approximat...
Russia Claims Capture of Strategic Ukrainian City Kurakhove
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the capture of Kurakhove, a strategically important city in eastern Ukraine, after four months of intense fighting, although Ukraine has yet to confirm the loss of the city, which served as a key logistical hub for Ukrainian forces and was home to approximat...
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16% Bias Score
Ukraine Intensifies Kursk Offensive, Diverting Russian Resources
Ukraine significantly increased military activity in Russia's Kursk region on January 5th, engaging in 42 combat encounters, exceeding the 36 in the previously intense Pokrovsk area, aiming to divert Russian resources from the Donbas offensive and potentially weaken their overall capabilities.
Ukraine Intensifies Kursk Offensive, Diverting Russian Resources
Ukraine significantly increased military activity in Russia's Kursk region on January 5th, engaging in 42 combat encounters, exceeding the 36 in the previously intense Pokrovsk area, aiming to divert Russian resources from the Donbas offensive and potentially weaken their overall capabilities.
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36% Bias Score