Germany Reaffirms Ukraine Support Amidst Internal Debate and US Uncertainty
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv to discuss continued military support for Ukraine, amid internal German debates over further aid and uncertainty surrounding US support under the incoming Trump administration, while Ukraine faces increasing territorial losses and desertions.
Germany Reaffirms Ukraine Support Amidst Internal Debate and US Uncertainty
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv to discuss continued military support for Ukraine, amid internal German debates over further aid and uncertainty surrounding US support under the incoming Trump administration, while Ukraine faces increasing territorial losses and desertions.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Defends Against Russian Advance Amidst Uncertain US Support and Peace Prospects
One week before Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Ukraine's military is on the defensive against Russia's advance in Donetsk, facing uncertainty about continued Western military aid and the prospects for peace negotiations.
Ukraine Defends Against Russian Advance Amidst Uncertain US Support and Peace Prospects
One week before Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Ukraine's military is on the defensive against Russia's advance in Donetsk, facing uncertainty about continued Western military aid and the prospects for peace negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia, Triggering Escalation
Ukraine launched a major drone and missile attack on southern Russia overnight, damaging at least two factories and forcing school closures in Saratov and Engels; Russia claims to have intercepted over 200 drones and five US-made missiles, but Reuters could not verify these claims.
Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia, Triggering Escalation
Ukraine launched a major drone and missile attack on southern Russia overnight, damaging at least two factories and forcing school closures in Saratov and Engels; Russia claims to have intercepted over 200 drones and five US-made missiles, but Reuters could not verify these claims.
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40% Bias Score
Stoltenberg Urges Increased NATO Defense Spending Amid Rising Global Threats
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg addressed the European Parliament, urging increased defense spending beyond the current 2% of GDP target due to escalating threats from Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and terrorism. Stoltenberg also highlighted the need for improved European defense industr...
Stoltenberg Urges Increased NATO Defense Spending Amid Rising Global Threats
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg addressed the European Parliament, urging increased defense spending beyond the current 2% of GDP target due to escalating threats from Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and terrorism. Stoltenberg also highlighted the need for improved European defense industr...
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52% Bias Score
NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Increase Unless Joint Procurement Rises
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged members to increase joint procurement and utilize existing infrastructure to avoid defense spending increases up to 3.7% of GDP, citing Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example; only 23 of 32 members currently meet the 2% target.
NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Increase Unless Joint Procurement Rises
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged members to increase joint procurement and utilize existing infrastructure to avoid defense spending increases up to 3.7% of GDP, citing Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example; only 23 of 32 members currently meet the 2% target.
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56% Bias Score
US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers
At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.
US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers
At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.
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36% Bias Score
Pistorius's Kyiv Visit Underscores Germany's Commitment to Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv to reassure Ukraine of continued European support, amidst Trump's upcoming presidency and his call for immediate peace talks; he also deployed two Patriot units and 200 German soldiers to Poland's Rzeszow airport to bolster regional defenses.
Pistorius's Kyiv Visit Underscores Germany's Commitment to Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv to reassure Ukraine of continued European support, amidst Trump's upcoming presidency and his call for immediate peace talks; he also deployed two Patriot units and 200 German soldiers to Poland's Rzeszow airport to bolster regional defenses.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Seeks to Seize $300 Billion in Russian Assets for Ukraine Negotiations
In a last-ditch effort before leaving office, the Biden administration is trying to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to leverage for peace negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, but faces European opposition and legal concerns.
Biden Seeks to Seize $300 Billion in Russian Assets for Ukraine Negotiations
In a last-ditch effort before leaving office, the Biden administration is trying to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to leverage for peace negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, but faces European opposition and legal concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Rejects Fico's Gas Transit Meeting Offer
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Slovak Prime Minister Fico's border meeting proposal regarding the halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, inviting him to Kyiv instead; Fico's letter expressed concerns about the halt's impact on Ukraine, Slovakia, and the EU, while Slovakia's President Pe...
Zelenskyy Rejects Fico's Gas Transit Meeting Offer
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Slovak Prime Minister Fico's border meeting proposal regarding the halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, inviting him to Kyiv instead; Fico's letter expressed concerns about the halt's impact on Ukraine, Slovakia, and the EU, while Slovakia's President Pe...
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine Proposes Prisoner Swap with North Korea for POWs Held by Russia
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed a prisoner exchange to North Korea's Kim Jong Un, offering two captured North Korean soldiers in exchange for Ukrainian POWs held by Russia; this follows the capture of two North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region, with one wishing to remain in Ukraine and the...
Ukraine Proposes Prisoner Swap with North Korea for POWs Held by Russia
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy proposed a prisoner exchange to North Korea's Kim Jong Un, offering two captured North Korean soldiers in exchange for Ukrainian POWs held by Russia; this follows the capture of two North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region, with one wishing to remain in Ukraine and the...
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36% Bias Score
Slovakia-Ukraine Dispute Escalates Amidst Gas Transit Row and Cyberattack Accusations
Slovakia and Ukraine are locked in a heated dispute over a terminated Russian gas transit agreement, leading to threats of reduced energy supplies and aid, accusations of cyberattacks, and a crisis within Slovakia's government.
Slovakia-Ukraine Dispute Escalates Amidst Gas Transit Row and Cyberattack Accusations
Slovakia and Ukraine are locked in a heated dispute over a terminated Russian gas transit agreement, leading to threats of reduced energy supplies and aid, accusations of cyberattacks, and a crisis within Slovakia's government.
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52% Bias Score
NATO Seeks 3.6-3.7% GDP for Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member states to increase defense spending to 3.6-3.7% of GDP, exceeding the current 2% target, during his first official visit to the European Parliament; this comes after US President-elect Donald Trump's call for 5%, deemed unrealistic by analysts.
NATO Seeks 3.6-3.7% GDP for Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member states to increase defense spending to 3.6-3.7% of GDP, exceeding the current 2% target, during his first official visit to the European Parliament; this comes after US President-elect Donald Trump's call for 5%, deemed unrealistic by analysts.
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56% Bias Score