Putin's 25 Years: From Economic Boom to Ukraine War
On December 31, 1999, Vladimir Putin became Russia's president, initially fostering economic growth and Western ties while simultaneously suppressing dissent. His actions, culminating in the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, have dramatically altered Russia's relations w...
Putin's 25 Years: From Economic Boom to Ukraine War
On December 31, 1999, Vladimir Putin became Russia's president, initially fostering economic growth and Western ties while simultaneously suppressing dissent. His actions, culminating in the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, have dramatically altered Russia's relations w...
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44% Bias Score
Putin's 2025 New Year Greetings Reflect Shifting Foreign Policy Priorities
President Vladimir Putin's 2025 New Year's greetings excluded leaders of Abkhazia and Syria due to leadership changes, omitted former French President Sarkozy amid strained relations, but included former German Chancellor Schroeder due to personal ties; the list reflects a nuanced approach to foreig...
Putin's 2025 New Year Greetings Reflect Shifting Foreign Policy Priorities
President Vladimir Putin's 2025 New Year's greetings excluded leaders of Abkhazia and Syria due to leadership changes, omitted former French President Sarkozy amid strained relations, but included former German Chancellor Schroeder due to personal ties; the list reflects a nuanced approach to foreig...
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48% Bias Score
Putin's 2024: Power Consolidation Amidst Challenges
In 2024, Vladimir Putin won a fifth term as Russian president, facing challenges including a deadly Moscow attack, a Ukrainian incursion, Alexei Navalny's death, and strengthening ties with North Korea, all while the war in Ukraine continued.
Putin's 2024: Power Consolidation Amidst Challenges
In 2024, Vladimir Putin won a fifth term as Russian president, facing challenges including a deadly Moscow attack, a Ukrainian incursion, Alexei Navalny's death, and strengthening ties with North Korea, all while the war in Ukraine continued.
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44% Bias Score
Fico Threatens Ukraine's Electricity Supply, Zelensky Accuses Putin's Influence
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to cut off Ukraine's emergency electricity supply in winter, following a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, prompting accusations from Ukrainian President Zelensky that Fico is opening a second energy front against Ukraine at the behest of Russia. Fic...
Fico Threatens Ukraine's Electricity Supply, Zelensky Accuses Putin's Influence
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to cut off Ukraine's emergency electricity supply in winter, following a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, prompting accusations from Ukrainian President Zelensky that Fico is opening a second energy front against Ukraine at the behest of Russia. Fic...
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60% Bias Score
Putin Apologizes to Azerbaijan for Plane Crash in Russian Airspace
On December 25th, an Azerbaijan Airlines plane en route from Baku to Grozny crashed in Russian airspace after allegedly encountering external physical and technical interference, resulting in President Putin apologizing to President Aliyev.
Putin Apologizes to Azerbaijan for Plane Crash in Russian Airspace
On December 25th, an Azerbaijan Airlines plane en route from Baku to Grozny crashed in Russian airspace after allegedly encountering external physical and technical interference, resulting in President Putin apologizing to President Aliyev.
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36% Bias Score
Putin Signs Sweeping Laws on Education, Healthcare, and Security
President Vladimir Putin signed multiple laws on Saturday, including requirements for migrant children to pass Russian language tests for school admission, increased legal protections for doctors, criminal penalties for repeat offenses of selling alcohol or tobacco products to minors, and harsher pe...
Putin Signs Sweeping Laws on Education, Healthcare, and Security
President Vladimir Putin signed multiple laws on Saturday, including requirements for migrant children to pass Russian language tests for school admission, increased legal protections for doctors, criminal penalties for repeat offenses of selling alcohol or tobacco products to minors, and harsher pe...
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56% Bias Score
Russia Rejects Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan
Donald Trump's proposed Ukraine peace plan, involving a 20-year delay in Kyiv's NATO membership and territorial concessions, has been rejected by Russia, highlighting the deep divisions and challenges to achieving a lasting ceasefire.
Russia Rejects Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan
Donald Trump's proposed Ukraine peace plan, involving a 20-year delay in Kyiv's NATO membership and territorial concessions, has been rejected by Russia, highlighting the deep divisions and challenges to achieving a lasting ceasefire.
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40% Bias Score
Yeltsin's Legacy: Putin's Rise and the War in Ukraine
Boris Yeltsin's surprise resignation on New Year's Eve 1999 ushered in Vladimir Putin's presidency, ultimately leading to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, resulting in widespread devastation and international sanctions.
Yeltsin's Legacy: Putin's Rise and the War in Ukraine
Boris Yeltsin's surprise resignation on New Year's Eve 1999 ushered in Vladimir Putin's presidency, ultimately leading to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, resulting in widespread devastation and international sanctions.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Extends Nuclear Threat to Allies of Ukraine
President Putin's annual address clarified Russia's revised nuclear doctrine, extending the threat of nuclear retaliation to any nation aiding aggression against Russia or its ally Belarus, citing new military threats and increased responsibility of non-nuclear states.
Russia Extends Nuclear Threat to Allies of Ukraine
President Putin's annual address clarified Russia's revised nuclear doctrine, extending the threat of nuclear retaliation to any nation aiding aggression against Russia or its ally Belarus, citing new military threats and increased responsibility of non-nuclear states.
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44% Bias Score
Fico Threatens Ukraine with Power Cut-Off Amidst Gas Transit Dispute
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to cut off electricity to Ukraine after January 1, 2025, if Russia stops its gas transit through Ukraine; President Zelensky responded by accusing Fico of acting at Putin's behest, highlighting Slovakia's significant electricity exports to Ukraine and ...
Fico Threatens Ukraine with Power Cut-Off Amidst Gas Transit Dispute
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to cut off electricity to Ukraine after January 1, 2025, if Russia stops its gas transit through Ukraine; President Zelensky responded by accusing Fico of acting at Putin's behest, highlighting Slovakia's significant electricity exports to Ukraine and ...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Apologizes for Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Amidst Suspicions of Air Defense Involvement
A passenger plane from Azerbaijan crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38; Russia admits its air defenses were active during the incident and President Putin apologized, but the cause remains under investigation amid suspicions of Russian involvement.
Russia Apologizes for Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Amidst Suspicions of Air Defense Involvement
A passenger plane from Azerbaijan crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38; Russia admits its air defenses were active during the incident and President Putin apologized, but the cause remains under investigation amid suspicions of Russian involvement.
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40% Bias Score
FSB Arrests Four Suspects in Alleged Ukrainian Plot to Assassinate Russian Military Officials
Russia's FSB announced the arrest of four Russians accused of plotting to assassinate high-ranking defense officials using remote-controlled car bombs and explosives hidden in envelopes, following the December 17 assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, allegedly by Ukrainian special servi...
FSB Arrests Four Suspects in Alleged Ukrainian Plot to Assassinate Russian Military Officials
Russia's FSB announced the arrest of four Russians accused of plotting to assassinate high-ranking defense officials using remote-controlled car bombs and explosives hidden in envelopes, following the December 17 assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, allegedly by Ukrainian special servi...
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56% Bias Score