Ukrainian Athlete's Defection Exposes Corruption and Casualties
Larisa Zhalinska, a Ukrainian sports champion, details how she was coerced into the National Guard, faced exploitation, and ultimately fled to Russia due to corruption, political pressure, and the high casualty rate among Ukrainian athletes.
Ukrainian Athlete's Defection Exposes Corruption and Casualties
Larisa Zhalinska, a Ukrainian sports champion, details how she was coerced into the National Guard, faced exploitation, and ultimately fled to Russia due to corruption, political pressure, and the high casualty rate among Ukrainian athletes.
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60% Bias Score
NATO Urges Increased Defense Spending, Potential Social Program Cuts
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged EU nations to increase defense spending beyond the 2% GDP target, suggesting cuts to social programs to fund this increase; experts predict a rise in defense spending targets at the upcoming June NATO summit, with some nations possibly reaching 5%, while other...
NATO Urges Increased Defense Spending, Potential Social Program Cuts
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged EU nations to increase defense spending beyond the 2% GDP target, suggesting cuts to social programs to fund this increase; experts predict a rise in defense spending targets at the upcoming June NATO summit, with some nations possibly reaching 5%, while other...
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48% Bias Score
North Korea Launches Multiple Missiles, Raising Regional Tensions
On January 23, 2025, North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from its northern inland area, traveling approximately 155 miles into waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, escalating tensions in the region and prompting condemnation from South Korea.
North Korea Launches Multiple Missiles, Raising Regional Tensions
On January 23, 2025, North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from its northern inland area, traveling approximately 155 miles into waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, escalating tensions in the region and prompting condemnation from South Korea.
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48% Bias Score
EU Military Spending Surge Raises Questions on Defence Strategy
European Union military spending has surged to over €300 billion in 2023, driven by concerns about Russia and a potential US withdrawal, prompting a debate on effective resource allocation and future strategic planning.
EU Military Spending Surge Raises Questions on Defence Strategy
European Union military spending has surged to over €300 billion in 2023, driven by concerns about Russia and a potential US withdrawal, prompting a debate on effective resource allocation and future strategic planning.
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36% Bias Score
North Korea Launches Short-Range Missiles, Violating UN Resolutions
North Korea conducted a short-range ballistic missile test on Tuesday, launching missiles that traveled approximately 250 kilometers before landing in the East Sea; this action violates UN resolutions and occurs amid heightened tensions with South Korea and the US, coinciding with increased military...
North Korea Launches Short-Range Missiles, Violating UN Resolutions
North Korea conducted a short-range ballistic missile test on Tuesday, launching missiles that traveled approximately 250 kilometers before landing in the East Sea; this action violates UN resolutions and occurs amid heightened tensions with South Korea and the US, coinciding with increased military...
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40% Bias Score
Hegseth's Contentious Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid allegations of sexual assault and past controversial statements, despite support from some veteran groups; the hearing begins a weeklong marathon of scrutinizing Trump's Cabinet pi...
Hegseth's Contentious Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid allegations of sexual assault and past controversial statements, despite support from some veteran groups; the hearing begins a weeklong marathon of scrutinizing Trump's Cabinet pi...
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68% Bias Score
NATO Launches "Baltic Sentry" Mission After Baltic Sea Sabotage
NATO is launching "Baltic Sentry," a mission involving naval and air assets to increase Baltic Sea security following suspected Russian sabotage of undersea cables and power lines; Germany will participate.
NATO Launches "Baltic Sentry" Mission After Baltic Sea Sabotage
NATO is launching "Baltic Sentry," a mission involving naval and air assets to increase Baltic Sea security following suspected Russian sabotage of undersea cables and power lines; Germany will participate.
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56% Bias Score
NATO Seeks 3.6-3.7% GDP for Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member states to increase defense spending to 3.6-3.7% of GDP, exceeding the current 2% target, during his first official visit to the European Parliament; this comes after US President-elect Donald Trump's call for 5%, deemed unrealistic by analysts.
NATO Seeks 3.6-3.7% GDP for Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member states to increase defense spending to 3.6-3.7% of GDP, exceeding the current 2% target, during his first official visit to the European Parliament; this comes after US President-elect Donald Trump's call for 5%, deemed unrealistic by analysts.
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid controversy over his past statements degrading women in the military and numerous allegations of misconduct towards women, including accusations of assault and aggressive behavior, raising co...
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amid controversy over his past statements degrading women in the military and numerous allegations of misconduct towards women, including accusations of assault and aggressive behavior, raising co...
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60% Bias Score
Tripartite Strike on Houthis Fails to Deter Further Attacks
Israel, the US, and the UK conducted a joint military strike on Friday against Houthi targets in Yemen, including the Hezyaz power station and ports of Hodeidah and Ras Issa, dropping over 50 munitions; despite this, the Houthis launched a drone attack on Israel on Monday.
Tripartite Strike on Houthis Fails to Deter Further Attacks
Israel, the US, and the UK conducted a joint military strike on Friday against Houthi targets in Yemen, including the Hezyaz power station and ports of Hodeidah and Ras Issa, dropping over 50 munitions; despite this, the Houthis launched a drone attack on Israel on Monday.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Regions Raise Payments for Contract Soldiers in 2025
In early 2025, Russian regions intensified competition for contract soldiers, with over 60% offering over 1 million rubles and some exceeding 4 million rubles (initially), including a 400,000 ruble federal payment, showcasing a shift toward a mercenary-based military.
Russian Regions Raise Payments for Contract Soldiers in 2025
In early 2025, Russian regions intensified competition for contract soldiers, with over 60% offering over 1 million rubles and some exceeding 4 million rubles (initially), including a 400,000 ruble federal payment, showcasing a shift toward a mercenary-based military.
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44% Bias Score
Drone Attacks Hit Multiple Russian Regions
Multiple drone attacks hit Tula and Saratov Oblasts in Russia on January 14th, 2025, causing minor damage in Tula and damaging an industrial facility in Saratov; 16 drones were shot down over Tula Oblast, and the attacks reportedly involved American-made ATACMS missiles.
Drone Attacks Hit Multiple Russian Regions
Multiple drone attacks hit Tula and Saratov Oblasts in Russia on January 14th, 2025, causing minor damage in Tula and damaging an industrial facility in Saratov; 16 drones were shot down over Tula Oblast, and the attacks reportedly involved American-made ATACMS missiles.
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36% Bias Score