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Ukraine Conflict Update: Crimea Bridge, Attacks, and Political Developments
This report summarizes recent events related to the Ukraine conflict, including reduced but persistent traffic delays at the Crimean bridge due to security measures, an accident involving the head of former Ukrainian president Poroshenko's security detail, increased risks of attacks on Russian nucle...
Ukraine Conflict Update: Crimea Bridge, Attacks, and Political Developments
This report summarizes recent events related to the Ukraine conflict, including reduced but persistent traffic delays at the Crimean bridge due to security measures, an accident involving the head of former Ukrainian president Poroshenko's security detail, increased risks of attacks on Russian nucle...
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56% Bias Score
Greece Secures €1.2 Billion EU Loan for Defense Modernization
Greece will receive at least €1.2 billion in EU loans for defense upgrades under the SAFE program, increasing its defense budget to €30 billion by 2036 and annual equipment procurement to €2.6 billion after 2028. Additionally, a new joint venture between Greece's EAS and Slovakian MSM Export will in...
Greece Secures €1.2 Billion EU Loan for Defense Modernization
Greece will receive at least €1.2 billion in EU loans for defense upgrades under the SAFE program, increasing its defense budget to €30 billion by 2036 and annual equipment procurement to €2.6 billion after 2028. Additionally, a new joint venture between Greece's EAS and Slovakian MSM Export will in...
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40% Bias Score
UK Continues Arms Exports to Israel Despite License Suspension
New analysis of trade data reveals that UK firms exported thousands of military items, including munitions and potential F-35 parts, to Israel after the government suspended key arms export licenses in September, contradicting official statements and raising concerns about compliance with internatio...
UK Continues Arms Exports to Israel Despite License Suspension
New analysis of trade data reveals that UK firms exported thousands of military items, including munitions and potential F-35 parts, to Israel after the government suspended key arms export licenses in September, contradicting official statements and raising concerns about compliance with internatio...
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60% Bias Score
Half a Million Missing US Weapons in Afghanistan
Following the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban gained control of an estimated 500,000 units of American weaponry; a significant portion of this weaponry is now unaccounted for, having been lost, sold, or smuggled to other groups including Al-Qaeda affiliates, according t...
Half a Million Missing US Weapons in Afghanistan
Following the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban gained control of an estimated 500,000 units of American weaponry; a significant portion of this weaponry is now unaccounted for, having been lost, sold, or smuggled to other groups including Al-Qaeda affiliates, according t...
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40% Bias Score
Russia Withdraws Military Equipment from Syrian Port of Tartus
BBC Verify's analysis of satellite imagery reveals Russia is removing military equipment from Syria's Tartus port via vessels linked to the Russian Ministry of Defense, following negotiations with Syria's new government and amid speculation about the equipment's destination.
Russia Withdraws Military Equipment from Syrian Port of Tartus
BBC Verify's analysis of satellite imagery reveals Russia is removing military equipment from Syria's Tartus port via vessels linked to the Russian Ministry of Defense, following negotiations with Syria's new government and amid speculation about the equipment's destination.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Military Claims Advances in Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces liberated Novy Trud in the Donetsk People's Republic and made advances near Kurakhovo, inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian troops, including hundreds of soldiers and substantial military equipment, while also acknowledging the destruction of civilian infrastructure.
Russian Military Claims Advances in Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces liberated Novy Trud in the Donetsk People's Republic and made advances near Kurakhovo, inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian troops, including hundreds of soldiers and substantial military equipment, while also acknowledging the destruction of civilian infrastructure.
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72% Bias Score
Belgian Court Halts Military Equipment Transit to Israel
A Belgian court ordered the Flemish government to stop the transit of military equipment to Israel after finding tank components in Antwerp destined for an Israeli army supplier, citing the Geneva Convention and Arms Trade Treaty, and imposing a €50,000 fine per violation.
Belgian Court Halts Military Equipment Transit to Israel
A Belgian court ordered the Flemish government to stop the transit of military equipment to Israel after finding tank components in Antwerp destined for an Israeli army supplier, citing the Geneva Convention and Arms Trade Treaty, and imposing a €50,000 fine per violation.
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56% Bias Score
US and EU Reach Trade Deal with 15% Tariff
The US and EU announced a trade agreement imposing a 15% tariff on EU imports to the US, including significant EU purchases of American energy and military equipment and €600 billion in EU investments in the US, addressing trade imbalances and potentially impacting global trade dynamics.
US and EU Reach Trade Deal with 15% Tariff
The US and EU announced a trade agreement imposing a 15% tariff on EU imports to the US, including significant EU purchases of American energy and military equipment and €600 billion in EU investments in the US, addressing trade imbalances and potentially impacting global trade dynamics.
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52% Bias Score
Half a Million US Weapons Missing After Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan
The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 resulted in the loss, sale, or smuggling of an estimated 500,000 US-funded weapons, raising concerns about their access by militant groups like al-Qaeda affiliates; the Taliban denies these claims.
Half a Million US Weapons Missing After Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan
The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 resulted in the loss, sale, or smuggling of an estimated 500,000 US-funded weapons, raising concerns about their access by militant groups like al-Qaeda affiliates; the Taliban denies these claims.
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44% Bias Score
Bundeswehr Faces Persistent Personnel Shortage Despite Funding Increase
Germany's Bundeswehr is facing a significant personnel shortage, with only 181,000 soldiers compared to the planned 203,000, despite increased recruitment efforts; high attrition rates and infrastructure challenges persist alongside equipment upgrades funded by a €100 billion special fund.
Bundeswehr Faces Persistent Personnel Shortage Despite Funding Increase
Germany's Bundeswehr is facing a significant personnel shortage, with only 181,000 soldiers compared to the planned 203,000, despite increased recruitment efforts; high attrition rates and infrastructure challenges persist alongside equipment upgrades funded by a €100 billion special fund.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Deploys Cold War-Era Armored Vehicles Amid Equipment Shortages in Ukraine
Facing massive equipment losses in Ukraine, Russia has reactivated at least 63 Cold War-era BTR-50 armored personnel carriers from storage, highlighting the strain on its military industrial capacity and a potential shift towards less-mechanized warfare; at least 10 have been written off.
Russia Deploys Cold War-Era Armored Vehicles Amid Equipment Shortages in Ukraine
Facing massive equipment losses in Ukraine, Russia has reactivated at least 63 Cold War-era BTR-50 armored personnel carriers from storage, highlighting the strain on its military industrial capacity and a potential shift towards less-mechanized warfare; at least 10 have been written off.
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48% Bias Score
Sanctioned Russian Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Missing
The Ursa Major, a Russian cargo ship owned by the sanctioned Oboronlogistika, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an explosion, leaving two crew members missing; the ship was carrying cranes destined for Vladivostok, according to the company, but conflicting reports claim it was transporting militar...
Sanctioned Russian Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Missing
The Ursa Major, a Russian cargo ship owned by the sanctioned Oboronlogistika, sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an explosion, leaving two crew members missing; the ship was carrying cranes destined for Vladivostok, according to the company, but conflicting reports claim it was transporting militar...
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40% Bias Score
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