Trump's Win Adds Uncertainty for Western Businesses in Russia
Following Donald Trump's electoral victory, Western companies operating in Russia face increased uncertainty due to Russia's tightened regulations and exit fees; the situation is further complicated by the ongoing war in Ukraine and potential changes in US sanctions.
Trump's Win Adds Uncertainty for Western Businesses in Russia
Following Donald Trump's electoral victory, Western companies operating in Russia face increased uncertainty due to Russia's tightened regulations and exit fees; the situation is further complicated by the ongoing war in Ukraine and potential changes in US sanctions.
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40% Bias Score
EU Parliament Condemns Belarus Elections, Demands Sanctions
The European Parliament denounced Belarus's upcoming presidential election as illegitimate, calling for the release of political prisoners, increased sanctions against the Lukashenko regime, and potential creation of an international tribunal for human rights abuses; the resolution passed with 567 v...
EU Parliament Condemns Belarus Elections, Demands Sanctions
The European Parliament denounced Belarus's upcoming presidential election as illegitimate, calling for the release of political prisoners, increased sanctions against the Lukashenko regime, and potential creation of an international tribunal for human rights abuses; the resolution passed with 567 v...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Reinstates Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism
On his first day in office, President Trump reversed Biden's policy by adding Cuba back to the list of state sponsors of terrorism, revoking 78 executive orders and signaling a return to a stricter approach towards Cuba, causing immediate economic and political repercussions.
Trump Reinstates Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism
On his first day in office, President Trump reversed Biden's policy by adding Cuba back to the list of state sponsors of terrorism, revoking 78 executive orders and signaling a return to a stricter approach towards Cuba, causing immediate economic and political repercussions.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Casts Doubt on Ceasefire, Lifts Sanctions, Halts Foreign Aid
President Trump, upon his inauguration, expressed doubt about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire's sustainability, while simultaneously lifting sanctions on certain West Bank settlers and suspending all foreign aid programs for 90 days, raising concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the regio...
Trump Casts Doubt on Ceasefire, Lifts Sanctions, Halts Foreign Aid
President Trump, upon his inauguration, expressed doubt about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire's sustainability, while simultaneously lifting sanctions on certain West Bank settlers and suspending all foreign aid programs for 90 days, raising concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the regio...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Presidency: Potential Economic Impacts on Russia
Experts predict a stronger dollar (120-130 rubles in 2-3 years), lower oil prices (Urals potentially dropping to \$65/barrel in 2025), and uncertainty regarding sanctions relief, leading to potential budget challenges for Russia and a possible shift in global trade dynamics.
Trump Presidency: Potential Economic Impacts on Russia
Experts predict a stronger dollar (120-130 rubles in 2-3 years), lower oil prices (Urals potentially dropping to \$65/barrel in 2025), and uncertainty regarding sanctions relief, leading to potential budget challenges for Russia and a possible shift in global trade dynamics.
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44% Bias Score
Iran Hopes for Realistic US Approach Amidst Sanctions Concerns
Hours before Donald Trump's inauguration, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson voiced hope for a realistic US approach respecting regional interests, including Iran's, amidst concerns over potential sanctions re-imposition under UN resolution 2231, which could trigger Iran's withdrawal from the Nucl...
Iran Hopes for Realistic US Approach Amidst Sanctions Concerns
Hours before Donald Trump's inauguration, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson voiced hope for a realistic US approach respecting regional interests, including Iran's, amidst concerns over potential sanctions re-imposition under UN resolution 2231, which could trigger Iran's withdrawal from the Nucl...
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36% Bias Score
Judge Sanctions Sheryl Sandberg for Deleting Emails in Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit
A Delaware judge sanctioned Meta's former COO Sheryl Sandberg for deleting emails related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal lawsuit, impacting her defense and increasing potential liability; the judge also ordered her to pay the shareholders' legal expenses.
Judge Sanctions Sheryl Sandberg for Deleting Emails in Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit
A Delaware judge sanctioned Meta's former COO Sheryl Sandberg for deleting emails related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal lawsuit, impacting her defense and increasing potential liability; the judge also ordered her to pay the shareholders' legal expenses.
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44% Bias Score
Ruble Strengthens Amidst Diverging Expert Opinions on Contributing Factors
The Russian ruble is strengthening due to a confluence of factors, including upcoming tax payments, high interest rates, and potential US-Russia agreements to resolve the Ukrainian conflict; however, experts disagree on the relative importance of internal vs. external factors, with forecasts ranging...
Ruble Strengthens Amidst Diverging Expert Opinions on Contributing Factors
The Russian ruble is strengthening due to a confluence of factors, including upcoming tax payments, high interest rates, and potential US-Russia agreements to resolve the Ukrainian conflict; however, experts disagree on the relative importance of internal vs. external factors, with forecasts ranging...
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36% Bias Score
Russia Authorizes Seizure of Foreign Assets in Retaliation for Sanctions
Russia has authorized the seizure of assets from foreign entities and individuals that confiscated Russian property or related assets, with cases to be heard in a Moscow arbitration court.
Russia Authorizes Seizure of Foreign Assets in Retaliation for Sanctions
Russia has authorized the seizure of assets from foreign entities and individuals that confiscated Russian property or related assets, with cases to be heard in a Moscow arbitration court.
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56% Bias Score
Russia's 2024 Harvest Shortfall: Export Restrictions and Domestic Price Pressures
Russia's 2024 agricultural harvest fell 14% short of 2023's record, reaching 125 million tons due to poor weather, sanctions-hampered supply chains, and labor shortages; the government responded with export restrictions to stabilize domestic food prices, but this negatively impacts producers' profit...
Russia's 2024 Harvest Shortfall: Export Restrictions and Domestic Price Pressures
Russia's 2024 agricultural harvest fell 14% short of 2023's record, reaching 125 million tons due to poor weather, sanctions-hampered supply chains, and labor shortages; the government responded with export restrictions to stabilize domestic food prices, but this negatively impacts producers' profit...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Foreign Policy: Prioritizing the Middle East and Seeking Ukraine De-escalation
Trump's foreign policy will likely prioritize the Middle East, seeking to de-escalate the Ukraine conflict through negotiations with Russia while simultaneously pressuring Israel to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and employing maximum pressure sanctions against Iran, potentially easing sanctions in excha...
Trump's Foreign Policy: Prioritizing the Middle East and Seeking Ukraine De-escalation
Trump's foreign policy will likely prioritize the Middle East, seeking to de-escalate the Ukraine conflict through negotiations with Russia while simultaneously pressuring Israel to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and employing maximum pressure sanctions against Iran, potentially easing sanctions in excha...
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32% Bias Score
US Oil Sanctions, Gas Halt Cripple Russia's Economy
The Russian economy, resilient for three years despite war and sanctions, faces a severe downturn in 2025 due to new US oil sanctions hitting major producers, a halt in gas transit through Ukraine, and internal economic policy discord; inflation exceeds 10 percent while the central bank interest rat...
US Oil Sanctions, Gas Halt Cripple Russia's Economy
The Russian economy, resilient for three years despite war and sanctions, faces a severe downturn in 2025 due to new US oil sanctions hitting major producers, a halt in gas transit through Ukraine, and internal economic policy discord; inflation exceeds 10 percent while the central bank interest rat...
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48% Bias Score