Georgia PM Vows to "Eradicate" Opposition Amid Pro-EU Crackdown
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed to "eradicate" the pro-EU opposition following a disputed election and ensuing protests, resulting in over 300 arrests, dozens of injuries, and international condemnation, including US sanctions threats, as EU membership talks were suspended until 2028...
Georgia PM Vows to "Eradicate" Opposition Amid Pro-EU Crackdown
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze vowed to "eradicate" the pro-EU opposition following a disputed election and ensuing protests, resulting in over 300 arrests, dozens of injuries, and international condemnation, including US sanctions threats, as EU membership talks were suspended until 2028...
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56% Bias Score
Record Russia-Belarus Trade Highlights Deep Economic Integration
Russia-Belarus trade hit a record $54 billion in 2023, projected to reach $60 billion by 2024, demonstrating deep economic integration beyond simple trade, encompassing technology, aerospace, and agriculture.
Record Russia-Belarus Trade Highlights Deep Economic Integration
Russia-Belarus trade hit a record $54 billion in 2023, projected to reach $60 billion by 2024, demonstrating deep economic integration beyond simple trade, encompassing technology, aerospace, and agriculture.
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56% Bias Score
Georgian Government Repels Protest Attempt
Following five days of protests in Georgia, the government successfully repelled the opposition's attempt at a "national Maidan," with over 34 arrests and 12 injured law enforcement officers; lack of public support and President Salome Zourabichvili's controversial call for schoolchildren to join pr...
Georgian Government Repels Protest Attempt
Following five days of protests in Georgia, the government successfully repelled the opposition's attempt at a "national Maidan," with over 34 arrests and 12 injured law enforcement officers; lack of public support and President Salome Zourabichvili's controversial call for schoolchildren to join pr...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Hostage Envoy, Issues Strong Warning
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Adam Boehler, a former US International Development Finance Corporation CEO and key Abraham Accords negotiator, as special envoy for hostage affairs, following a warning of severe consequences if hostages aren't released by his inauguration.
Trump Appoints Hostage Envoy, Issues Strong Warning
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Adam Boehler, a former US International Development Finance Corporation CEO and key Abraham Accords negotiator, as special envoy for hostage affairs, following a warning of severe consequences if hostages aren't released by his inauguration.
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52% Bias Score
Lavrov to Attend OSCE Summit in Malta Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Despite EU sanctions imposed after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the OSCE summit in Malta on December 5-6, his first visit to an EU member state since the conflict began.
Lavrov to Attend OSCE Summit in Malta Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Despite EU sanctions imposed after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the OSCE summit in Malta on December 5-6, his first visit to an EU member state since the conflict began.
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36% 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
Lavrov attends Malta OSCE meeting despite EU sanctions; Zakharova's visa revoked.
Despite EU sanctions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attended an OSCE meeting in Malta on December 5th, 2024, while Maria Zakharova's visa was revoked following objections from Baltic states; this highlights the complexities of enforcing sanctions and maintaining EU unity.
Lavrov attends Malta OSCE meeting despite EU sanctions; Zakharova's visa revoked.
Despite EU sanctions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attended an OSCE meeting in Malta on December 5th, 2024, while Maria Zakharova's visa was revoked following objections from Baltic states; this highlights the complexities of enforcing sanctions and maintaining EU unity.
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32% Bias Score
Joint UK-US Operation Disrupts Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Rings Linked to Russia
UK and US authorities launched a three-year investigation, resulting in 84 arrests and sanctions against members of two global money laundering rings that serviced Russian elites, cybercriminals, and drug cartels, revealing a complex network moving funds from Russia into the global financial system.
Joint UK-US Operation Disrupts Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Rings Linked to Russia
UK and US authorities launched a three-year investigation, resulting in 84 arrests and sanctions against members of two global money laundering rings that serviced Russian elites, cybercriminals, and drug cartels, revealing a complex network moving funds from Russia into the global financial system.
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44% Bias Score
German Helicopters Fired Upon in Baltic Sea Amidst Rising Tensions
German military helicopters were reportedly fired upon by Russian tankers in the Baltic Sea; the incident highlights escalating tensions and sanctions evasion by Russia using shadow tankers, raising concerns of environmental catastrophe and necessitating increased surveillance.
German Helicopters Fired Upon in Baltic Sea Amidst Rising Tensions
German military helicopters were reportedly fired upon by Russian tankers in the Baltic Sea; the incident highlights escalating tensions and sanctions evasion by Russia using shadow tankers, raising concerns of environmental catastrophe and necessitating increased surveillance.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Economic Resilience and New Support Measures
President Putin announced Russia's economic resilience against Western sanctions, highlighting a budget surplus, low unemployment, and new initiatives to support families and businesses through tax breaks, investment programs, and the digital ruble.
Russia's Economic Resilience and New Support Measures
President Putin announced Russia's economic resilience against Western sanctions, highlighting a budget surplus, low unemployment, and new initiatives to support families and businesses through tax breaks, investment programs, and the digital ruble.
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52% Bias Score
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