Putin's 25 Years: War, Trump, and Uncertain Future
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing Vladimir Putin as Russia's new leader; 25 years later, Putin faces reelection amid the war in Ukraine and a potential negotiation with the then US president-elect Donald Trump, who promised to end the war quickly.
Putin's 25 Years: War, Trump, and Uncertain Future
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing Vladimir Putin as Russia's new leader; 25 years later, Putin faces reelection amid the war in Ukraine and a potential negotiation with the then US president-elect Donald Trump, who promised to end the war quickly.
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44% Bias Score
Putin Celebrates 25 Years in Power, Declares 2025 "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland"
In a televised New Year's address, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared 2025 the "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland," honoring soldiers fighting in Ukraine, while expressing confidence in Russia's future despite ongoing conflict and economic challenges.
Putin Celebrates 25 Years in Power, Declares 2025 "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland"
In a televised New Year's address, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared 2025 the "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland," honoring soldiers fighting in Ukraine, while expressing confidence in Russia's future despite ongoing conflict and economic challenges.
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60% Bias Score
Putin's Shifting Relationship with the West: From Cooperation to Conflict
From his appointment as Prime Minister in August 1999 to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Vladimir Putin's relationship with the West has dramatically shifted from initial cooperation and partnership proposals to open conflict and a new arms race, driven by geopolitical ambitions...
Putin's Shifting Relationship with the West: From Cooperation to Conflict
From his appointment as Prime Minister in August 1999 to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Vladimir Putin's relationship with the West has dramatically shifted from initial cooperation and partnership proposals to open conflict and a new arms race, driven by geopolitical ambitions...
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68% Bias Score
Putin's 25 Years: Power, War, and Uncertainty
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing then-relatively unknown KGB official Vladimir Putin as Russia's president; 25 years later, Putin's power remains strong despite the war in Ukraine and potential shifts in US foreign policy under President-elect Donald Trump.
Putin's 25 Years: Power, War, and Uncertainty
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing then-relatively unknown KGB official Vladimir Putin as Russia's president; 25 years later, Putin's power remains strong despite the war in Ukraine and potential shifts in US foreign policy under President-elect Donald Trump.
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40% Bias Score
Putin's 25 Years: Ukraine War, Trump, and Uncertain Future
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing Vladimir Putin as Russia's president. Now, 25 years later, Putin's grip on power appears strong despite the war in Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration's promise to end the conflict.
Putin's 25 Years: Ukraine War, Trump, and Uncertain Future
On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned, appointing Vladimir Putin as Russia's president. Now, 25 years later, Putin's grip on power appears strong despite the war in Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration's promise to end the conflict.
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52% Bias Score
Soaring Food Prices in Russia Cast Shadow Over New Year's Celebrations
Due to the war in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, the cost of making Olivier salad, a traditional Russian New Year's dish, increased by 16% year over year to 414 rubles ($3.94) for four people, reflecting broader inflation impacting food prices like eggs (up 45%), butter (up 40%), and potatoes (al...
Soaring Food Prices in Russia Cast Shadow Over New Year's Celebrations
Due to the war in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, the cost of making Olivier salad, a traditional Russian New Year's dish, increased by 16% year over year to 414 rubles ($3.94) for four people, reflecting broader inflation impacting food prices like eggs (up 45%), butter (up 40%), and potatoes (al...
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44% Bias Score
Russia's Silent Majority: Victims of War, Not War Criminals
The article examines the experiences and sentiments of Russia's "silent majority"—millions who remained in the country throughout the war, prioritizing daily life over overt political engagement, and expressing a widespread desire for peace and an end to hostilities.
Russia's Silent Majority: Victims of War, Not War Criminals
The article examines the experiences and sentiments of Russia's "silent majority"—millions who remained in the country throughout the war, prioritizing daily life over overt political engagement, and expressing a widespread desire for peace and an end to hostilities.
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36% Bias Score
Putin's Shifting Relations with the West: From Cooperation to Confrontation
From his 1999 appointment as Prime Minister to the 2022 Ukraine invasion, Vladimir Putin's tenure has seen periods of cooperation with the West followed by increasing confrontation, marked by military interventions in Georgia (2008) and Ukraine (2014), leading to significant geopolitical tensions an...
Putin's Shifting Relations with the West: From Cooperation to Confrontation
From his 1999 appointment as Prime Minister to the 2022 Ukraine invasion, Vladimir Putin's tenure has seen periods of cooperation with the West followed by increasing confrontation, marked by military interventions in Georgia (2008) and Ukraine (2014), leading to significant geopolitical tensions an...
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60% Bias Score
Yeltsin's Legacy: Putin's Actions and the Ukraine War
Steve Rosenberg, BBC Russia editor, recounts witnessing Boris Yeltsin's 1999 resignation and reflects on Vladimir Putin's subsequent leadership, highlighting the devastating consequences of the Ukraine war and questioning whether Putin has truly 'taken care of Russia'.
Yeltsin's Legacy: Putin's Actions and the Ukraine War
Steve Rosenberg, BBC Russia editor, recounts witnessing Boris Yeltsin's 1999 resignation and reflects on Vladimir Putin's subsequent leadership, highlighting the devastating consequences of the Ukraine war and questioning whether Putin has truly 'taken care of Russia'.
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52% Bias Score
25 Years of Putin: Repression and War in Russia"
Vladimir Putin's 25-year rule in Russia, marked by initial promises of stability followed by escalating repression and the war in Ukraine, has resulted in tens of thousands facing charges for expressing dissent, exceeding repression under post-Stalin Soviet leaders.
25 Years of Putin: Repression and War in Russia"
Vladimir Putin's 25-year rule in Russia, marked by initial promises of stability followed by escalating repression and the war in Ukraine, has resulted in tens of thousands facing charges for expressing dissent, exceeding repression under post-Stalin Soviet leaders.
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52% Bias Score
Hungary's Presidency: Controversial Meetings Strain EU Relations
Hungary's controversial presidency of the Council of the European Union, from July 1 to December 31, 2023, under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, was marked by meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, drawing condemnation from the European Parliament and boycotts from other EU members due to differi...
Hungary's Presidency: Controversial Meetings Strain EU Relations
Hungary's controversial presidency of the Council of the European Union, from July 1 to December 31, 2023, under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, was marked by meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, drawing condemnation from the European Parliament and boycotts from other EU members due to differi...
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52% Bias Score
Putin's Year-End Address: Selective Narrative on Ukraine and Omitted Key Events
In his four-and-a-half-hour televised address on December 19th, Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on Russia's military advancements in Ukraine, largely ignoring the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a major terrorist attack in Moscow, and the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.
Putin's Year-End Address: Selective Narrative on Ukraine and Omitted Key Events
In his four-and-a-half-hour televised address on December 19th, Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on Russia's military advancements in Ukraine, largely ignoring the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a major terrorist attack in Moscow, and the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.
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32% Bias Score