Russia and Iran Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement on January 17th in Moscow, covering defense, counter-terrorism, energy, and other sectors for the next 20 years, replacing a 2001 agreement and including mutual arms supplies.
Russia and Iran Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement on January 17th in Moscow, covering defense, counter-terrorism, energy, and other sectors for the next 20 years, replacing a 2001 agreement and including mutual arms supplies.
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44% Bias Score
Russia's Expanding Military Presence in Africa Fuels Anti-Western Sentiment
Amidst the ousting of Russia's ally in Syria, the Kremlin is supporting President Faustin-Archange Touadéra in the Central African Republic with Wagner mercenaries, whose presence is deemed essential for Touadéra's continued rule, reflecting Russia's expanding influence across Africa.
Russia's Expanding Military Presence in Africa Fuels Anti-Western Sentiment
Amidst the ousting of Russia's ally in Syria, the Kremlin is supporting President Faustin-Archange Touadéra in the Central African Republic with Wagner mercenaries, whose presence is deemed essential for Touadéra's continued rule, reflecting Russia's expanding influence across Africa.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Could Participate in Securing Ukrainian Demilitarized Zone: Pistorius
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated Germany could help secure a demilitarized zone in Ukraine if a ceasefire occurs, emphasizing Germany's role as NATO's largest European partner and his upcoming meeting with the US administration in February to discuss this, alongside advocating for a si...
Germany Could Participate in Securing Ukrainian Demilitarized Zone: Pistorius
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated Germany could help secure a demilitarized zone in Ukraine if a ceasefire occurs, emphasizing Germany's role as NATO's largest European partner and his upcoming meeting with the US administration in February to discuss this, alongside advocating for a si...
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32% Bias Score
Ukraine Rejects US Proposal to Lower Mobilization Age, Prioritizes Weaponry Over Troop Numbers
Ukraine faces challenges in military mobilization, with the US suggesting lowering the recruitment age to 18, while Ukraine prioritizes modern weaponry and incentivizing voluntary enlistment due to issues with fairness and morale.
Ukraine Rejects US Proposal to Lower Mobilization Age, Prioritizes Weaponry Over Troop Numbers
Ukraine faces challenges in military mobilization, with the US suggesting lowering the recruitment age to 18, while Ukraine prioritizes modern weaponry and incentivizing voluntary enlistment due to issues with fairness and morale.
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44% Bias Score
Germany to Increase Defense Spending to over 120 Billion Euros
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced Germany's commitment to a significant security role in Ukraine after a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for increased defense spending (at least 3% of GDP, totaling over "120 billion euros") due to Russia and potential US policy changes under Presiden...
Germany to Increase Defense Spending to over 120 Billion Euros
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced Germany's commitment to a significant security role in Ukraine after a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for increased defense spending (at least 3% of GDP, totaling over "120 billion euros") due to Russia and potential US policy changes under Presiden...
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Charges Former MP Novinsky with Treason, Seizes $377 Million in Assets
Ukraine's SBU and DBR charged former MP Vadym Novinsky in absentia with treason and inciting religious hatred for disseminating Kremlin propaganda, using religious communities in the EU to discredit Ukraine, and collaborating with Patriarch Kirill; they seized over $377 million USD in his assets.
Ukraine Charges Former MP Novinsky with Treason, Seizes $377 Million in Assets
Ukraine's SBU and DBR charged former MP Vadym Novinsky in absentia with treason and inciting religious hatred for disseminating Kremlin propaganda, using religious communities in the EU to discredit Ukraine, and collaborating with Patriarch Kirill; they seized over $377 million USD in his assets.
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32% Bias Score
Rosatom Sells Kazakhstani Uranium Stakes to China Amidst Sanctions and War
Russia's Rosatom sold its stakes in three Kazakhstani uranium projects to China for an estimated $300-$500 million, driven by Western sanctions risk, depleted uranium deposits, and Russia's financial needs due to the Ukraine war.
Rosatom Sells Kazakhstani Uranium Stakes to China Amidst Sanctions and War
Russia's Rosatom sold its stakes in three Kazakhstani uranium projects to China for an estimated $300-$500 million, driven by Western sanctions risk, depleted uranium deposits, and Russia's financial needs due to the Ukraine war.
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36% Bias Score
Hepatitis Outbreak at Kamchatka Oncology Dispensary: 36 Cases, Criminal Investigation Launched
Thirty-six patients in Kamchatka's regional oncology dispensary contracted acute viral hepatitis B and C after undergoing CT scans; investigations revealed violations in sterilization and antiseptic protocols, leading to a criminal negligence case and the temporary closure of the CT department.
Hepatitis Outbreak at Kamchatka Oncology Dispensary: 36 Cases, Criminal Investigation Launched
Thirty-six patients in Kamchatka's regional oncology dispensary contracted acute viral hepatitis B and C after undergoing CT scans; investigations revealed violations in sterilization and antiseptic protocols, leading to a criminal negligence case and the temporary closure of the CT department.
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32% Bias Score
Ukraine-Slovakia Gas Dispute: Zelensky and Fico Clash
Ukrainian President Zelensky and Slovak Prime Minister Fico are engaged in a public conflict stemming from Ukraine's January 1st, 2025 halt of Russian gas transit, with Fico criticizing the move and Zelensky accusing him of prioritizing Russian interests, threatening further repercussions for energy...
Ukraine-Slovakia Gas Dispute: Zelensky and Fico Clash
Ukrainian President Zelensky and Slovak Prime Minister Fico are engaged in a public conflict stemming from Ukraine's January 1st, 2025 halt of Russian gas transit, with Fico criticizing the move and Zelensky accusing him of prioritizing Russian interests, threatening further repercussions for energy...
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36% Bias Score
Resilience in Rubble: Orihiv Residents Endure War's Devastation
In war-torn Orihiv, Ukraine, 54-year-old Liubov Dernova sweeps the streets, one of 800 residents who remain amidst the destruction caused by Russian shelling, highlighting the resilience of a city reduced to rubble yet clinging to hope.
Resilience in Rubble: Orihiv Residents Endure War's Devastation
In war-torn Orihiv, Ukraine, 54-year-old Liubov Dernova sweeps the streets, one of 800 residents who remain amidst the destruction caused by Russian shelling, highlighting the resilience of a city reduced to rubble yet clinging to hope.
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44% Bias Score
Russia and Iran sign 20-year cooperation agreement
Russia and Iran signed a 20-year cooperation agreement on military and economic issues, including intelligence sharing and energy collaboration, during Iranian President Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow; the deal omits a mutual defense clause unlike a similar pact with North Korea.
Russia and Iran sign 20-year cooperation agreement
Russia and Iran signed a 20-year cooperation agreement on military and economic issues, including intelligence sharing and energy collaboration, during Iranian President Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow; the deal omits a mutual defense clause unlike a similar pact with North Korea.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Military Facilities in Retaliation
In response to Ukrainian attacks using US-supplied ATACMS missiles, Russia's Aerospace Forces conducted retaliatory strikes on December 29th, targeting the Luch Design Bureau in Kyiv and the Motor Sich plant in Zaporizhzhia, significantly impacting Ukrainian military production capabilities.
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Military Facilities in Retaliation
In response to Ukrainian attacks using US-supplied ATACMS missiles, Russia's Aerospace Forces conducted retaliatory strikes on December 29th, targeting the Luch Design Bureau in Kyiv and the Motor Sich plant in Zaporizhzhia, significantly impacting Ukrainian military production capabilities.
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60% Bias Score