BRICS Expands Despite Key Absences
Russia concluded its BRICS chairmanship by adding nine partner countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cuba, but failed to secure key members like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who are wary of antagonizing the West, while BRICS aims to create a new global payment system to bypass Western sanctions.
BRICS Expands Despite Key Absences
Russia concluded its BRICS chairmanship by adding nine partner countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cuba, but failed to secure key members like Saudi Arabia and Turkey, who are wary of antagonizing the West, while BRICS aims to create a new global payment system to bypass Western sanctions.
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44% Bias Score
Russia's Fragile Economy and Military Setbacks Threaten War Effort
Facing high inflation (30-60% increase in food prices) and labor shortages, Russia's economy shows fragility despite initial resilience to sanctions, impacting its ability to sustain its war in Ukraine, while military losses are also significant (53 soldiers per sq km gained, according to ISW).
Russia's Fragile Economy and Military Setbacks Threaten War Effort
Facing high inflation (30-60% increase in food prices) and labor shortages, Russia's economy shows fragility despite initial resilience to sanctions, impacting its ability to sustain its war in Ukraine, while military losses are also significant (53 soldiers per sq km gained, according to ISW).
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44% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Intentional Targeting
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, resulting in numerous fatalities; Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russia of intentionally targeting the plane, citing a pattern of disinformation and demanding accountability, while the UK and US officials blame Russian air d...
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Intentional Targeting
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, resulting in numerous fatalities; Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Russia of intentionally targeting the plane, citing a pattern of disinformation and demanding accountability, while the UK and US officials blame Russian air d...
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48% Bias Score
Damage to Baltic Sea Cable Spurs EU Sanctions Call
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned of Russia's shadow fleet damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, citing the recent Estlink 2 power cable failure off Finland as evidence, prompting calls for further EU sanctions against over 50 vessels suspected of involvement.
Damage to Baltic Sea Cable Spurs EU Sanctions Call
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned of Russia's shadow fleet damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, citing the recent Estlink 2 power cable failure off Finland as evidence, prompting calls for further EU sanctions against over 50 vessels suspected of involvement.
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48% Bias Score
Georgia: Thousands Protest Election Results, Demand New Vote
On Saturday, thousands of Georgians formed a human chain in Tbilisi to protest October's parliamentary elections, which saw the ruling Georgian Dream party win 54% of the vote amid allegations of fraud and the postponement of EU integration talks. The demonstration comes a month after protests erupt...
Georgia: Thousands Protest Election Results, Demand New Vote
On Saturday, thousands of Georgians formed a human chain in Tbilisi to protest October's parliamentary elections, which saw the ruling Georgian Dream party win 54% of the vote amid allegations of fraud and the postponement of EU integration talks. The demonstration comes a month after protests erupt...
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40% Bias Score
Russian Inflation Forces Holiday Spending Cuts
Inflation in Russia is forcing many to cut back on holiday spending as prices of essential food items like butter, potatoes, and chicken have risen sharply, impacting lower-income families and increasing the cost of Christmas celebrations.
Russian Inflation Forces Holiday Spending Cuts
Inflation in Russia is forcing many to cut back on holiday spending as prices of essential food items like butter, potatoes, and chicken have risen sharply, impacting lower-income families and increasing the cost of Christmas celebrations.
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24% Bias Score
Georgia's President Zourabichvili Defies Kavelashvili's Inauguration Amidst Political Crisis
Following a disputed election and the suspension of EU accession talks, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a critic of the West, was sworn in as Georgia's president on Sunday, prompting the outgoing pro-EU president to leave the palace with supporters amid widespread protests.
Georgia's President Zourabichvili Defies Kavelashvili's Inauguration Amidst Political Crisis
Following a disputed election and the suspension of EU accession talks, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a critic of the West, was sworn in as Georgia's president on Sunday, prompting the outgoing pro-EU president to leave the palace with supporters amid widespread protests.
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60% Bias Score
Russia-Linked Tanker Seized After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
A Russia-linked tanker, the Eagle S, is suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable between Finland and Estonia, prompting its seizure and relocation to a Finnish port for investigation amidst heightened regional tensions and increased NATO presence in the Baltic Sea.
Russia-Linked Tanker Seized After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
A Russia-linked tanker, the Eagle S, is suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable between Finland and Estonia, prompting its seizure and relocation to a Finnish port for investigation amidst heightened regional tensions and increased NATO presence in the Baltic Sea.
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44% Bias Score
Baltic Cable Sabotage Spurs Call for Stronger Action Against Russia
A damaged underwater power cable between Estonia and Finland has prompted Germany and Estonia to demand stronger action against Russia, which is suspected of employing its 'shadow fleet' to conduct such acts of sabotage in the Baltic Sea.
Baltic Cable Sabotage Spurs Call for Stronger Action Against Russia
A damaged underwater power cable between Estonia and Finland has prompted Germany and Estonia to demand stronger action against Russia, which is suspected of employing its 'shadow fleet' to conduct such acts of sabotage in the Baltic Sea.
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48% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Urges China to Pressure North Korea Over Ukraine War Involvement
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy called on China to pressure North Korea after reports emerged that approximately 10,000 North Korean soldiers are fighting in the war alongside Russia, sustaining heavy losses—over 1000 casualties last week alone, according to US estimates.
Zelenskyy Urges China to Pressure North Korea Over Ukraine War Involvement
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy called on China to pressure North Korea after reports emerged that approximately 10,000 North Korean soldiers are fighting in the war alongside Russia, sustaining heavy losses—over 1000 casualties last week alone, according to US estimates.
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16% Bias Score
Western Tech Fuels Russia's New Ballistic Missiles
Russia's new Oreshnik ballistic missiles, tested against Ukraine, utilize Western high-tech components from Germany and Japan, despite sanctions, highlighting continued reliance on foreign technology for precision manufacturing and challenging international efforts to curb arms production.
Western Tech Fuels Russia's New Ballistic Missiles
Russia's new Oreshnik ballistic missiles, tested against Ukraine, utilize Western high-tech components from Germany and Japan, despite sanctions, highlighting continued reliance on foreign technology for precision manufacturing and challenging international efforts to curb arms production.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Forces Capture Hihant in Eastern Ukraine Amidst Heavy Ukrainian Losses
Russian forces liberated the town of Hihant in the Donetsk People's Republic, inflicting heavy casualties and equipment losses on Ukrainian forces across multiple fronts, including the destruction of multiple artillery pieces and vehicles.
Russian Forces Capture Hihant in Eastern Ukraine Amidst Heavy Ukrainian Losses
Russian forces liberated the town of Hihant in the Donetsk People's Republic, inflicting heavy casualties and equipment losses on Ukrainian forces across multiple fronts, including the destruction of multiple artillery pieces and vehicles.
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60% Bias Score