Finland Considers Landmines Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Finland's defense minister is evaluating the potential use of anti-personnel landmines due to Russia's actions in Ukraine, while the World Bank approved $2.1 billion in funding for Ukraine, and Russia is accused of manipulating European influencers.
Finland Considers Landmines Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Finland's defense minister is evaluating the potential use of anti-personnel landmines due to Russia's actions in Ukraine, while the World Bank approved $2.1 billion in funding for Ukraine, and Russia is accused of manipulating European influencers.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four More Submarines
Germany's budget committee approved \$4.7 billion for four additional U212 CD class submarines, boosting its naval defense capabilities in response to perceived threats from Russia's modernized submarine fleet, in collaboration with Norway.
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four More Submarines
Germany's budget committee approved \$4.7 billion for four additional U212 CD class submarines, boosting its naval defense capabilities in response to perceived threats from Russia's modernized submarine fleet, in collaboration with Norway.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Intensified Attacks on Ukraine Result in Mass Casualties and Widespread Power Outages
Russian shelling in southern Ukraine killed two and wounded six on December 14, while a separate attack killed a child in Donetsk. A massive Russian missile strike on December 13 targeted Ukraine's energy grid, causing widespread power outages. The war's death toll surpasses one million, and NATO Se...
Russia's Intensified Attacks on Ukraine Result in Mass Casualties and Widespread Power Outages
Russian shelling in southern Ukraine killed two and wounded six on December 14, while a separate attack killed a child in Donetsk. A massive Russian missile strike on December 13 targeted Ukraine's energy grid, causing widespread power outages. The war's death toll surpasses one million, and NATO Se...
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44% Bias Score
Starmer Advocates for Increased Support for Ukraine, Visits Troops Near Russia
Keir Starmer visited British troops near Russia's border in Estonia after advocating for increased funding and military capabilities for Ukraine at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) conference, emphasizing the need to make a clear economic case for continued support at home.
Starmer Advocates for Increased Support for Ukraine, Visits Troops Near Russia
Keir Starmer visited British troops near Russia's border in Estonia after advocating for increased funding and military capabilities for Ukraine at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) conference, emphasizing the need to make a clear economic case for continued support at home.
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24% Bias Score
Rutte Urges Citizens to Prepare Amid Heightened Global Security Threats
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, in his first major speech as NATO leader, directly addressed citizens, urging increased defense spending and preparedness due to heightened global security threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, marking a shift from the post-Cold War era.
Rutte Urges Citizens to Prepare Amid Heightened Global Security Threats
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, in his first major speech as NATO leader, directly addressed citizens, urging increased defense spending and preparedness due to heightened global security threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, marking a shift from the post-Cold War era.
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40% Bias Score
AfD Co-Chair Questions NATO Membership, Recognizes Russia's 'Victory' in Ukraine
Tino Chrupalla, co-chair of Germany's AfD, questioned Germany's NATO membership and called for recognizing Russia's victory in Ukraine in a December 15th Die Welt interview, a stance stronger than the party's draft program and drawing criticism from Ukraine's former ambassador to Germany.
AfD Co-Chair Questions NATO Membership, Recognizes Russia's 'Victory' in Ukraine
Tino Chrupalla, co-chair of Germany's AfD, questioned Germany's NATO membership and called for recognizing Russia's victory in Ukraine in a December 15th Die Welt interview, a stance stronger than the party's draft program and drawing criticism from Ukraine's former ambassador to Germany.
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40% Bias Score
Starmer Defends Foreign Trips Amidst Record-Low Approval Ratings
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended his extensive foreign travel (31 days in five months), citing its importance for promoting British interests and attracting investment, despite facing criticism and record-low approval ratings (-34 net satisfaction).
Starmer Defends Foreign Trips Amidst Record-Low Approval Ratings
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended his extensive foreign travel (31 days in five months), citing its importance for promoting British interests and attracting investment, despite facing criticism and record-low approval ratings (-34 net satisfaction).
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44% Bias Score
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four Advanced Submarines
Germany approved the purchase of four additional U212 CD class submarines for \$4.7 billion, expanding a joint project with Norway to counter perceived threats from Russia and strengthen NATO's northern flank.
Germany Approves \$4.7 Billion for Four Advanced Submarines
Germany approved the purchase of four additional U212 CD class submarines for \$4.7 billion, expanding a joint project with Norway to counter perceived threats from Russia and strengthen NATO's northern flank.
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48% Bias Score
Poland to Pressure Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks, Strengthen Sanctions
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, on December 16th in Brussels, advocated pressuring Russia, not Ukraine, into peace talks, promising increased EU sanctions against Russia, especially its "shadow fleet," during Poland's upcoming EU presidency, starting January 1st, and scheduling key meetin...
Poland to Pressure Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks, Strengthen Sanctions
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, on December 16th in Brussels, advocated pressuring Russia, not Ukraine, into peace talks, promising increased EU sanctions against Russia, especially its "shadow fleet," during Poland's upcoming EU presidency, starting January 1st, and scheduling key meetin...
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36% Bias Score
NATO Intercepts Russian Bombers Over Baltic
NATO fighter jets intercepted two Russian Tu-22M3 nuclear-capable bombers over the Baltic Sea today, during a five-hour flight, prompting increased concern amid heightened regional tensions and Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Estonia.
NATO Intercepts Russian Bombers Over Baltic
NATO fighter jets intercepted two Russian Tu-22M3 nuclear-capable bombers over the Baltic Sea today, during a five-hour flight, prompting increased concern amid heightened regional tensions and Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Estonia.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Slams Labour's Slower Response to War Effort
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba criticized the UK Labour government for its slower response to Ukraine's needs compared to previous governments, citing concerns about its close following of the US and delays in providing Storm Shadow missiles. This has raised fears in Kyiv about Brit...
Ukraine Slams Labour's Slower Response to War Effort
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba criticized the UK Labour government for its slower response to Ukraine's needs compared to previous governments, citing concerns about its close following of the US and delays in providing Storm Shadow missiles. This has raised fears in Kyiv about Brit...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Grenell as Special Envoy for Missions to North Korea and Venezuela
Former US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell will serve as President Trump's special envoy for missions, focusing on Venezuela and North Korea, reflecting Trump's assertive foreign policy approach.
Trump Appoints Grenell as Special Envoy for Missions to North Korea and Venezuela
Former US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell will serve as President Trump's special envoy for missions, focusing on Venezuela and North Korea, reflecting Trump's assertive foreign policy approach.
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40% Bias Score