Kremlin Anxious Over Delayed Trump-Putin Phone Call
Russia is concerned about the delayed phone call between Presidents Putin and Trump, almost two weeks after Trump's inauguration; this delay impacts crucial issues such as the Ukraine war, NATO expansion, and arms control, and is further complicated by the delayed appointment of the new Russian amba...
Kremlin Anxious Over Delayed Trump-Putin Phone Call
Russia is concerned about the delayed phone call between Presidents Putin and Trump, almost two weeks after Trump's inauguration; this delay impacts crucial issues such as the Ukraine war, NATO expansion, and arms control, and is further complicated by the delayed appointment of the new Russian amba...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Invests Trillions in Transportation Infrastructure
President Vladimir Putin and Transport Minister Roman Starovitov discussed Russia's transport infrastructure development, highlighting 3 trillion rubles spent since 2022 on projects including road construction (e.g., new bypasses in Tver and Donetsk), airport and railway upgrades, and port moderniza...
Russia Invests Trillions in Transportation Infrastructure
President Vladimir Putin and Transport Minister Roman Starovitov discussed Russia's transport infrastructure development, highlighting 3 trillion rubles spent since 2022 on projects including road construction (e.g., new bypasses in Tver and Donetsk), airport and railway upgrades, and port moderniza...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Conflict: Putin Claims Swift End to Fighting if Western Aid Ceases
Amidst a nearly three-year conflict, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russian President Putin of delaying negotiations, while US President Trump's pressure and potential dialogue with Putin introduce uncertainty, particularly concerning the level of continued Western support for Ukraine.
Ukraine Conflict: Putin Claims Swift End to Fighting if Western Aid Ceases
Amidst a nearly three-year conflict, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russian President Putin of delaying negotiations, while US President Trump's pressure and potential dialogue with Putin introduce uncertainty, particularly concerning the level of continued Western support for Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Claims Readiness for Talks Amidst Escalating Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Russia claims readiness for talks with Ukraine, citing a lack of Ukrainian willingness, while recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory caused civilian casualties and heightened tensions.
Russia Claims Readiness for Talks Amidst Escalating Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Russia claims readiness for talks with Ukraine, citing a lack of Ukrainian willingness, while recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory caused civilian casualties and heightened tensions.
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32% Bias Score
Moscow Views Zelenskyy as Illegitimate, Prefers US-Russia Negotiations on Ukraine
Moscow considers Ukrainian President Zelenskyy illegitimate due to his expired term, yet Putin is open to negotiations if Zelenskyy agrees, but only with special envoys. Moscow prefers negotiating directly with the US before involving other Western powers.
Moscow Views Zelenskyy as Illegitimate, Prefers US-Russia Negotiations on Ukraine
Moscow considers Ukrainian President Zelenskyy illegitimate due to his expired term, yet Putin is open to negotiations if Zelenskyy agrees, but only with special envoys. Moscow prefers negotiating directly with the US before involving other Western powers.
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56% Bias Score
Russia-Ukraine War: Drone Attacks, Sanctions, and US Aid Freeze
On January 28, 2024, Russia claimed to have repelled a Ukrainian drone attack, destroying 32 drones, while Ukraine reported shooting down 57 of 104 drones; attacks caused damage in western Ukraine; Russia claimed to have retaken Nikolayevo-Darino village; Ukraine detained a deputy commander for misa...
Russia-Ukraine War: Drone Attacks, Sanctions, and US Aid Freeze
On January 28, 2024, Russia claimed to have repelled a Ukrainian drone attack, destroying 32 drones, while Ukraine reported shooting down 57 of 104 drones; attacks caused damage in western Ukraine; Russia claimed to have retaken Nikolayevo-Darino village; Ukraine detained a deputy commander for misa...
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20% Bias Score
Putin Mandates Military Training for Russian Reservists Up to Age 70
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree mandating military training for reservists up to age 70 in 2025, increasing fines for non-compliance to 30,000 rubles, amid concerns about troop shortages and potential future mobilization in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Putin Mandates Military Training for Russian Reservists Up to Age 70
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree mandating military training for reservists up to age 70 in 2025, increasing fines for non-compliance to 30,000 rubles, amid concerns about troop shortages and potential future mobilization in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
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44% Bias Score
Putin Orders Military Exercises Amidst Mobilization Concerns
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered military exercises for 2025, raising concerns about a potential new mobilization due to the exercises' early scheduling, increased age limits for reservists (up to 70 years old), and higher fines for non-participation, creating online speculation about the in...
Putin Orders Military Exercises Amidst Mobilization Concerns
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered military exercises for 2025, raising concerns about a potential new mobilization due to the exercises' early scheduling, increased age limits for reservists (up to 70 years old), and higher fines for non-participation, creating online speculation about the in...
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine Conflict: Putin Accuses Zelensky, Trump Seeks Negotiations
Amid a nearly three-year conflict, Ukrainian President Zelensky accuses Russian President Putin of using delaying tactics to avoid negotiations, while US President Trump's involvement adds complexity, with Ukraine fearing unfavorable concessions under pressure.
Ukraine Conflict: Putin Accuses Zelensky, Trump Seeks Negotiations
Amid a nearly three-year conflict, Ukrainian President Zelensky accuses Russian President Putin of using delaying tactics to avoid negotiations, while US President Trump's involvement adds complexity, with Ukraine fearing unfavorable concessions under pressure.
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52% Bias Score
Putin Backs Samara as Russia's Drone Production Hub
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a drone production center in Tolyatti, Samara Oblast on January 28, 2024, inspecting advanced drones and announcing plans to make Samara a global leader in civilian drone technology by 2030, supported by educational initiatives and a focus on full-cycle produ...
Putin Backs Samara as Russia's Drone Production Hub
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a drone production center in Tolyatti, Samara Oblast on January 28, 2024, inspecting advanced drones and announcing plans to make Samara a global leader in civilian drone technology by 2030, supported by educational initiatives and a focus on full-cycle produ...
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36% Bias Score
Budanov's Joke and Putin's Conditions Hinder Ukraine Peace Talks
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's GUR, reacted to media speculation about Ukraine's future with a vulgar joke, while Russia's President Putin reiterated that negotiations are contingent on the removal of President Zelenskyy from power, further complicating peace efforts.
Budanov's Joke and Putin's Conditions Hinder Ukraine Peace Talks
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's GUR, reacted to media speculation about Ukraine's future with a vulgar joke, while Russia's President Putin reiterated that negotiations are contingent on the removal of President Zelenskyy from power, further complicating peace efforts.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Stalled Communication with Kremlin Amidst Ukraine War
Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Trump administration has not yet contacted the Kremlin, while Russia remains prepared to negotiate but favors a protracted conflict due to their robust war economy and anticipation of ineffective sanctions.
Trump Administration's Stalled Communication with Kremlin Amidst Ukraine War
Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Trump administration has not yet contacted the Kremlin, while Russia remains prepared to negotiate but favors a protracted conflict due to their robust war economy and anticipation of ineffective sanctions.
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40% Bias Score