Lukashenko's 2025 Reelection Campaign: Fear-Mongering Amidst Uncertainty
Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko's reelection campaign for January 26, 2025, is unusually subdued, lacking a clear program and relying on fear-mongering, highlighting the regime's challenges amidst war and sanctions.
Lukashenko's 2025 Reelection Campaign: Fear-Mongering Amidst Uncertainty
Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko's reelection campaign for January 26, 2025, is unusually subdued, lacking a clear program and relying on fear-mongering, highlighting the regime's challenges amidst war and sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Reports Strong Economic Growth in 2023 Despite Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the Russian economy grew by 4.1% in the first ten months of 2023, unemployment is at a record low of 2.3%, and the government budget shows a surplus; he also highlighted plans for increased investment and the introduction of the digital ruble.
Russia Reports Strong Economic Growth in 2023 Despite Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the Russian economy grew by 4.1% in the first ten months of 2023, unemployment is at a record low of 2.3%, and the government budget shows a surplus; he also highlighted plans for increased investment and the introduction of the digital ruble.
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56% Bias Score
Multiple Countries Aid Russia's War Effort in Ukraine
China, Iran, and North Korea are providing Russia with military aid in its war against Ukraine, including dual-use goods, drones, missiles, troops, and weapons, significantly impacting the conflict.
Multiple Countries Aid Russia's War Effort in Ukraine
China, Iran, and North Korea are providing Russia with military aid in its war against Ukraine, including dual-use goods, drones, missiles, troops, and weapons, significantly impacting the conflict.
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44% Bias Score
Russia's 2025 Budget: Military Spending Soars Amidst Ruble Devaluation
Russia's 2025 budget allocates over $145 billion to military spending, exceeding combined spending on education, healthcare, and the national economy; this comes amid a weakening ruble and ongoing war in Ukraine.
Russia's 2025 Budget: Military Spending Soars Amidst Ruble Devaluation
Russia's 2025 budget allocates over $145 billion to military spending, exceeding combined spending on education, healthcare, and the national economy; this comes amid a weakening ruble and ongoing war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
ICC Warrants for Netanyahu Spark International Backlash
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and Hamas' military chief for alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza, sparking international condemnation and raising questions about the court's effectiveness and leg...
ICC Warrants for Netanyahu Spark International Backlash
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and Hamas' military chief for alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza, sparking international condemnation and raising questions about the court's effectiveness and leg...
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64% Bias Score
US Sanctions on Gazprombank Threaten Greece's Gas Supply
US sanctions on Gazprombank threaten Greece's natural gas supply, already strained by high prices and depleted reserves; the country relies on Russian gas for 60% of imports, potentially facing daily shortfalls of 120,000-130,000 megawatt-hours without alternatives.
US Sanctions on Gazprombank Threaten Greece's Gas Supply
US sanctions on Gazprombank threaten Greece's natural gas supply, already strained by high prices and depleted reserves; the country relies on Russian gas for 60% of imports, potentially facing daily shortfalls of 120,000-130,000 megawatt-hours without alternatives.
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40% Bias Score
NATO Accuses Russia of Supporting North Korea's Nuclear Program
NATO accuses Russia of violating UN sanctions by supplying North Korea with over 1 million barrels of oil since March 2024 in exchange for weapons and troops fighting in Ukraine, potentially destabilizing the Korean Peninsula and threatening the US.
NATO Accuses Russia of Supporting North Korea's Nuclear Program
NATO accuses Russia of violating UN sanctions by supplying North Korea with over 1 million barrels of oil since March 2024 in exchange for weapons and troops fighting in Ukraine, potentially destabilizing the Korean Peninsula and threatening the US.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Imposes Sanctions on Georgia
Ukraine announced sanctions against Georgia for its handling of recent protests, citing concerns about Georgia's increasing dependence on Russia, following similar actions from the Baltic states.
Ukraine Imposes Sanctions on Georgia
Ukraine announced sanctions against Georgia for its handling of recent protests, citing concerns about Georgia's increasing dependence on Russia, following similar actions from the Baltic states.
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56% Bias Score
Canada Sanctions Georgia Officials Amid Protests Over Alleged Election Fraud
Following anti-government protests in Tbilisi, Georgia, sparked by allegations of election fraud, Canada and the Baltic states imposed sanctions on individuals and entities involved in human rights violations; over 224 protesters were arrested, and 113 police officers injured, while the Georgian gov...
Canada Sanctions Georgia Officials Amid Protests Over Alleged Election Fraud
Following anti-government protests in Tbilisi, Georgia, sparked by allegations of election fraud, Canada and the Baltic states imposed sanctions on individuals and entities involved in human rights violations; over 224 protesters were arrested, and 113 police officers injured, while the Georgian gov...
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44% Bias Score
Russia Deploys 60 North Korean Missiles in Ukraine
Ukraine's military intelligence reports that Russia has deployed approximately 60 North Korean ballistic missiles in its war against Ukraine; North Korea has supplied Russia with over 100 ballistic missiles and millions of munitions since October 2024, significantly escalating the conflict and defyi...
Russia Deploys 60 North Korean Missiles in Ukraine
Ukraine's military intelligence reports that Russia has deployed approximately 60 North Korean ballistic missiles in its war against Ukraine; North Korea has supplied Russia with over 100 ballistic missiles and millions of munitions since October 2024, significantly escalating the conflict and defyi...
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36% Bias Score
China Studies Russia's Sanctions Evasion to Prepare for Potential Taiwan Invasion
China is studying how Russia circumvents Western sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine to prepare for potential sanctions if it invades Taiwan; a Chinese government working group, formed in 2022, is analyzing Russia's strategies, including its increased trade with China, India, and Turkey,...
China Studies Russia's Sanctions Evasion to Prepare for Potential Taiwan Invasion
China is studying how Russia circumvents Western sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine to prepare for potential sanctions if it invades Taiwan; a Chinese government working group, formed in 2022, is analyzing Russia's strategies, including its increased trade with China, India, and Turkey,...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Urges China to End Support for Russia's War in Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, during a visit to China on December 2nd, urged Beijing to play a constructive role in ending the war in Ukraine, warning of potential EU sanctions against Chinese companies supplying drones and components to Russia.
Germany Urges China to End Support for Russia's War in Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, during a visit to China on December 2nd, urged Beijing to play a constructive role in ending the war in Ukraine, warning of potential EU sanctions against Chinese companies supplying drones and components to Russia.
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44% Bias Score