US-Ukraine Mineral Resource Deal Expected This Week
The U.S. and Ukraine are finalizing a deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral resources, including rare earth metals; the deal is expected to be signed this week, despite initial Ukrainian hesitation due to concerns about one-sided obligations, but President Zelensky now supports the agre...
US-Ukraine Mineral Resource Deal Expected This Week
The U.S. and Ukraine are finalizing a deal granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral resources, including rare earth metals; the deal is expected to be signed this week, despite initial Ukrainian hesitation due to concerns about one-sided obligations, but President Zelensky now supports the agre...
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48% Bias Score
Baltic States Sever Ties With Russian and Belarusian Electricity Grids
The Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—have completely severed their electricity grid connections with Russia and Belarus, switching to the EU grid after years of planning, culminating in a 24-hour 'island mode' operation before full integration with continental and Scandinavian grids. Thi...
Baltic States Sever Ties With Russian and Belarusian Electricity Grids
The Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—have completely severed their electricity grid connections with Russia and Belarus, switching to the EU grid after years of planning, culminating in a 24-hour 'island mode' operation before full integration with continental and Scandinavian grids. Thi...
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36% Bias Score
Russia Expands Gas Exports to Asia Amidst Uncertain India Pipeline Plans
Russia will increase gas supplies to Central Asia by 10-15 billion cubic meters annually and boost exports to China beyond the Power of Siberia pipeline's 38 billion cubic meter capacity by 2025, while the prospect of a pipeline to India remains uncertain due to high costs.
Russia Expands Gas Exports to Asia Amidst Uncertain India Pipeline Plans
Russia will increase gas supplies to Central Asia by 10-15 billion cubic meters annually and boost exports to China beyond the Power of Siberia pipeline's 38 billion cubic meter capacity by 2025, while the prospect of a pipeline to India remains uncertain due to high costs.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia Halts EU Accession Talks Until 2028 Amid Protests
Georgia's ruling party suspended EU accession talks until 2028, refusing EU grants, sparking protests and accusations of a "war" on its people, amid disputes over October elections.
Georgia Halts EU Accession Talks Until 2028 Amid Protests
Georgia's ruling party suspended EU accession talks until 2028, refusing EU grants, sparking protests and accusations of a "war" on its people, amid disputes over October elections.
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56% Bias Score
US-Russia Prisoner Exchange: Fogel Released in Return for Russian Citizen
The Kremlin announced the release of American Marc Fogel from a Russian prison in exchange for a Russian citizen, a move seen as a small step toward rebuilding trust, despite the Kremlin's downplaying expectations of this leading to broader peace negotiations, and rejection of Ukrainian territorial ...
US-Russia Prisoner Exchange: Fogel Released in Return for Russian Citizen
The Kremlin announced the release of American Marc Fogel from a Russian prison in exchange for a Russian citizen, a move seen as a small step toward rebuilding trust, despite the Kremlin's downplaying expectations of this leading to broader peace negotiations, and rejection of Ukrainian territorial ...
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44% Bias Score
US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Paused, but Economic Damage Looms
A month-long pause on 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods is in effect, but their potential re-implementation in March threatens to harm vital US relationships and raise prices significantly, contrary to the current trend of nearshoring to strengthen regional ties.
US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Paused, but Economic Damage Looms
A month-long pause on 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods is in effect, but their potential re-implementation in March threatens to harm vital US relationships and raise prices significantly, contrary to the current trend of nearshoring to strengthen regional ties.
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60% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Major Opposition from Multiple Member States
A major EU-Mercosur trade agreement faces significant opposition from several EU countries, including the Netherlands, France, and Poland, primarily due to concerns among EU farmers about unfair competition from South American producers with different environmental and animal welfare standards; desp...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Major Opposition from Multiple Member States
A major EU-Mercosur trade agreement faces significant opposition from several EU countries, including the Netherlands, France, and Poland, primarily due to concerns among EU farmers about unfair competition from South American producers with different environmental and animal welfare standards; desp...
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40% Bias Score