Drone Attacks Hit Multiple Russian Regions
Multiple drone attacks hit Tula and Saratov Oblasts in Russia on January 14th, 2025, causing minor damage in Tula and damaging an industrial facility in Saratov; 16 drones were shot down over Tula Oblast, and the attacks reportedly involved American-made ATACMS missiles.
Drone Attacks Hit Multiple Russian Regions
Multiple drone attacks hit Tula and Saratov Oblasts in Russia on January 14th, 2025, causing minor damage in Tula and damaging an industrial facility in Saratov; 16 drones were shot down over Tula Oblast, and the attacks reportedly involved American-made ATACMS missiles.
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Russian Regions Raise Payments for Contract Soldiers in 2025
In early 2025, Russian regions intensified competition for contract soldiers, with over 60% offering over 1 million rubles and some exceeding 4 million rubles (initially), including a 400,000 ruble federal payment, showcasing a shift toward a mercenary-based military.
Russian Regions Raise Payments for Contract Soldiers in 2025
In early 2025, Russian regions intensified competition for contract soldiers, with over 60% offering over 1 million rubles and some exceeding 4 million rubles (initially), including a 400,000 ruble federal payment, showcasing a shift toward a mercenary-based military.
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44% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Russian Oil Exports Cause Slight Dip in Global Oil Prices
On Tuesday, oil prices fell slightly to \$80.65 per barrel (Brent) and \$78.58 (WTI) after reaching four-month highs, impacted by new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports to India and China, targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegas, and 183 tankers; however, the market anticipates Russia and buyers t...
US Sanctions on Russian Oil Exports Cause Slight Dip in Global Oil Prices
On Tuesday, oil prices fell slightly to \$80.65 per barrel (Brent) and \$78.58 (WTI) after reaching four-month highs, impacted by new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports to India and China, targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegas, and 183 tankers; however, the market anticipates Russia and buyers t...
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Russia Invests in AI Surveillance Amidst Major Ukrainian Drone Attacks
Russia plans to spend nearly 2 billion rubles on an AI-powered video surveillance system by 2026, while Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on various Russian regions on January 14th, targeting infrastructure including oil refineries and causing fires and temporary airport closures.
Russia Invests in AI Surveillance Amidst Major Ukrainian Drone Attacks
Russia plans to spend nearly 2 billion rubles on an AI-powered video surveillance system by 2026, while Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on various Russian regions on January 14th, targeting infrastructure including oil refineries and causing fires and temporary airport closures.
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Zelensky Invites Fico to Kyiv Amidst Gas Transit Dispute
Ukrainian President Zelensky invited Slovak Prime Minister Fico to Kyiv on Friday to discuss the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, which Slovakia claims is causing it €500 million in annual losses; Fico had previously proposed negotiations in Slovakia and criticized Zelensky for the decis...
Zelensky Invites Fico to Kyiv Amidst Gas Transit Dispute
Ukrainian President Zelensky invited Slovak Prime Minister Fico to Kyiv on Friday to discuss the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, which Slovakia claims is causing it €500 million in annual losses; Fico had previously proposed negotiations in Slovakia and criticized Zelensky for the decis...
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Trump's Ukraine Policy Shift: European Optimism Grows
Bloomberg reports growing European optimism that a Trump presidency will not abandon Ukraine to Russia, despite earlier statements suggesting a swift end to the war through negotiations, based on private conversations between Trump's team and transatlantic partners who expressed support for continui...
Trump's Ukraine Policy Shift: European Optimism Grows
Bloomberg reports growing European optimism that a Trump presidency will not abandon Ukraine to Russia, despite earlier statements suggesting a swift end to the war through negotiations, based on private conversations between Trump's team and transatlantic partners who expressed support for continui...
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40% Bias Score
Biden Claims US Foreign Policy Success Amidst Ukrainian War
In a January 13th speech, President Biden claimed that despite the war in Ukraine, the US and its allies have grown stronger while its adversaries have weakened, citing Russia's failed strategic goals and China's inability to surpass the US. However, social media users criticized his claims as inacc...
Biden Claims US Foreign Policy Success Amidst Ukrainian War
In a January 13th speech, President Biden claimed that despite the war in Ukraine, the US and its allies have grown stronger while its adversaries have weakened, citing Russia's failed strategic goals and China's inability to surpass the US. However, social media users criticized his claims as inacc...
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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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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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US Sanctions Target Russia's "Shadow Fleet", Aiming to Curb Oil Revenue
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on January 10th, targeting Russia's "shadow fleet" of nearly 200 oil tankers and impacting companies like Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz; experts believe this will significantly hurt Russia's oil revenue, crucial for funding its war in Ukraine.
US Sanctions Target Russia's "Shadow Fleet", Aiming to Curb Oil Revenue
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on January 10th, targeting Russia's "shadow fleet" of nearly 200 oil tankers and impacting companies like Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz; experts believe this will significantly hurt Russia's oil revenue, crucial for funding its war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Drone Strikes Kill Two in Ukraine, Damage Russian Industrial Sites
Russian drone strikes killed two and injured 19 across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kherson, Dnipro, and Kharkiv; simultaneously, drone attacks in Russia damaged an industrial facility and caused a fire, leading to temporary flight suspensions and school closures.
Drone Strikes Kill Two in Ukraine, Damage Russian Industrial Sites
Russian drone strikes killed two and injured 19 across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kherson, Dnipro, and Kharkiv; simultaneously, drone attacks in Russia damaged an industrial facility and caused a fire, leading to temporary flight suspensions and school closures.
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44% 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