Zelensky: Ukraine needs diplomatic solution for Crimea, Donbas
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated in a Le Parisien interview that Ukraine lacks the military strength to retake Crimea and Donbas, necessitating a comprehensive diplomatic strategy before negotiations with Russia; he rejects a frozen conflict and highlights discussions with the incoming Trump admi...
Zelensky: Ukraine needs diplomatic solution for Crimea, Donbas
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated in a Le Parisien interview that Ukraine lacks the military strength to retake Crimea and Donbas, necessitating a comprehensive diplomatic strategy before negotiations with Russia; he rejects a frozen conflict and highlights discussions with the incoming Trump admi...
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40% Bias Score
Moscow Assassination Underscores Ukraine War's Proximity
The assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide by a bomb placed in a scooter in Moscow on December 17, 2023, brought the realities of the Ukraine war closer to home for many Russians, challenging the perception of the conflict as distant and prompting potential escalation.
Moscow Assassination Underscores Ukraine War's Proximity
The assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide by a bomb placed in a scooter in Moscow on December 17, 2023, brought the realities of the Ukraine war closer to home for many Russians, challenging the perception of the conflict as distant and prompting potential escalation.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Calls Ukraine War "Carnage," Advocates for Negotiated Settlement
President-elect Trump called the war in Ukraine "carnage," emphasizing the high death toll and destruction, and stated his intention to negotiate a peace agreement with Russia and Ukraine, potentially involving territorial compromises.
Trump Calls Ukraine War "Carnage," Advocates for Negotiated Settlement
President-elect Trump called the war in Ukraine "carnage," emphasizing the high death toll and destruction, and stated his intention to negotiate a peace agreement with Russia and Ukraine, potentially involving territorial compromises.
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56% Bias Score
EU to Inspect Oil Tankers to Counter Russia's Sanctions Evasion
Six EU nations will inspect aging oil tankers suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions on oil exports, impacting its war funding and preventing potential environmental disasters; the move follows sanctions imposed on roughly 50 vessels.
EU to Inspect Oil Tankers to Counter Russia's Sanctions Evasion
Six EU nations will inspect aging oil tankers suspected of helping Russia evade sanctions on oil exports, impacting its war funding and preventing potential environmental disasters; the move follows sanctions imposed on roughly 50 vessels.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Reviews Syria Military Presence Amidst Regime Change
Amidst reports of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seizing Damascus and ousting Bashar al-Assad, Russia is reportedly dismantling and removing military equipment from its Khmeimim airbase in Syria, pending negotiations with the forces now in control.
Russia Reviews Syria Military Presence Amidst Regime Change
Amidst reports of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seizing Damascus and ousting Bashar al-Assad, Russia is reportedly dismantling and removing military equipment from its Khmeimim airbase in Syria, pending negotiations with the forces now in control.
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44% Bias Score
Putin Announces Second Phase of Veteran Integration Program at United Russia Congress
On December 14th, 2024, President Putin, addressing the 22nd Congress of United Russia, announced the second phase of the "Time of Heroes" program, facilitating veterans' entry into government service, highlighting the party's continued support for military personnel and their families, and emphasiz...
Putin Announces Second Phase of Veteran Integration Program at United Russia Congress
On December 14th, 2024, President Putin, addressing the 22nd Congress of United Russia, announced the second phase of the "Time of Heroes" program, facilitating veterans' entry into government service, highlighting the party's continued support for military personnel and their families, and emphasiz...
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68% Bias Score
NATO Allies Focus on Strengthening Ukraine Before Peace Talks
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and several European leaders met in Brussels Wednesday to discuss bolstering Ukraine's position for future peace talks with Russia, focusing on military and economic aid to prevent Russia from winning the war.
NATO Allies Focus on Strengthening Ukraine Before Peace Talks
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and several European leaders met in Brussels Wednesday to discuss bolstering Ukraine's position for future peace talks with Russia, focusing on military and economic aid to prevent Russia from winning the war.
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44% Bias Score
Pro-Putin Ballet Star Polunin Leaves Russia
Sergei Polunin, a 35-year-old Ukrainian-Russian dancer and prominent Putin supporter, announced his departure from Russia with his family on Wednesday, citing that his time in Russia 'ran out a long time ago', following his dismissal from state-sponsored positions in occupied Crimea and a recent soc...
Pro-Putin Ballet Star Polunin Leaves Russia
Sergei Polunin, a 35-year-old Ukrainian-Russian dancer and prominent Putin supporter, announced his departure from Russia with his family on Wednesday, citing that his time in Russia 'ran out a long time ago', following his dismissal from state-sponsored positions in occupied Crimea and a recent soc...
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32% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Reverse Biden's Policy on Ukraine's Use of Long-Range Weapons
President-elect Donald Trump criticized President Biden's decision allowing Ukraine to use US-supplied longer-range weapons against Russia, suggesting he might reverse the policy upon taking office, citing a lack of consultation and calling the move \"stupid.\
Trump Threatens to Reverse Biden's Policy on Ukraine's Use of Long-Range Weapons
President-elect Donald Trump criticized President Biden's decision allowing Ukraine to use US-supplied longer-range weapons against Russia, suggesting he might reverse the policy upon taking office, citing a lack of consultation and calling the move \"stupid.\
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48% Bias Score
Russian Lawyers Face Prison for Representing Navalni
Russian prosecutors are seeking nearly six-year prison sentences for three lawyers who represented Alexei Navalni, accusing them of participating in an extremist organization; the trial is closed to the public due to unspecified security threats, and human rights activists claim this is a new thresh...
Russian Lawyers Face Prison for Representing Navalni
Russian prosecutors are seeking nearly six-year prison sentences for three lawyers who represented Alexei Navalni, accusing them of participating in an extremist organization; the trial is closed to the public due to unspecified security threats, and human rights activists claim this is a new thresh...
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60% Bias Score
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russian Base in Grozny
A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian special forces base and OMON police unit in Grozny, Chechnya, over 700 miles from the front lines, marking the third such strike in 11 days, exposing vulnerabilities in Russian air defenses despite Ramzan Kadyrov's recent award and requests for better protectio...
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russian Base in Grozny
A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian special forces base and OMON police unit in Grozny, Chechnya, over 700 miles from the front lines, marking the third such strike in 11 days, exposing vulnerabilities in Russian air defenses despite Ramzan Kadyrov's recent award and requests for better protectio...
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48% Bias Score
Putin Opens United Russia Congress at New National Center in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the XXII Congress of the United Russia party on December 14, 2024, at the National Center "Russia" in Moscow, emphasizing the center's role in preserving traditional values and highlighting the participation of Special Military Operation members in future part...
Putin Opens United Russia Congress at New National Center in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the XXII Congress of the United Russia party on December 14, 2024, at the National Center "Russia" in Moscow, emphasizing the center's role in preserving traditional values and highlighting the participation of Special Military Operation members in future part...
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56% Bias Score