Russian Soldiers Rescue Eight Civilians Trapped in Ukrainian-Occupied Village
Russian soldiers rescued eight Ukrainian civilians trapped for six months in a basement in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Kursk Oblast, after their village was liberated in late January 2025; many villagers were killed by Ukrainian forces, who used civilians as human shields.
Russian Soldiers Rescue Eight Civilians Trapped in Ukrainian-Occupied Village
Russian soldiers rescued eight Ukrainian civilians trapped for six months in a basement in Nikolaevo-Daryino, Kursk Oblast, after their village was liberated in late January 2025; many villagers were killed by Ukrainian forces, who used civilians as human shields.
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64% Bias Score
US Citizen Released from Russian Prison: Intelligence Agencies' Role Confirmed
The release of American citizen Mark Vogel from a Russian prison was confirmed by the US National Security Advisor, who stated that Vogel left Russia with US envoy Steve Witskoff; this was not announced by official Russian channels, suggesting Russian intelligence agencies' involvement.
US Citizen Released from Russian Prison: Intelligence Agencies' Role Confirmed
The release of American citizen Mark Vogel from a Russian prison was confirmed by the US National Security Advisor, who stated that Vogel left Russia with US envoy Steve Witskoff; this was not announced by official Russian channels, suggesting Russian intelligence agencies' involvement.
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52% Bias Score
Europe Reassesses US Partnership Amid Declining Trust
A new ECFR study shows a significant drop in European trust in the US as an ally, with 50% now viewing it as a ""necessary partner,"" forcing Europe to pursue a more independent and unified foreign policy.
Europe Reassesses US Partnership Amid Declining Trust
A new ECFR study shows a significant drop in European trust in the US as an ally, with 50% now viewing it as a ""necessary partner,"" forcing Europe to pursue a more independent and unified foreign policy.
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40% Bias Score
US Teacher Released From Russian Prison
American Marc Fogel, imprisoned in Russia since 2021 for possessing 17 grams of medical marijuana, was released and welcomed back to the US by President Trump, who suggests this could be a step toward peace negotiations regarding Ukraine.
US Teacher Released From Russian Prison
American Marc Fogel, imprisoned in Russia since 2021 for possessing 17 grams of medical marijuana, was released and welcomed back to the US by President Trump, who suggests this could be a step toward peace negotiations regarding Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
US-Russia Prisoner Exchange: Fogel Released in Return for Russian Citizen
The Kremlin announced the release of American Marc Fogel from a Russian prison in exchange for a Russian citizen, a move seen as a small step toward rebuilding trust, despite the Kremlin's downplaying expectations of this leading to broader peace negotiations, and rejection of Ukrainian territorial ...
US-Russia Prisoner Exchange: Fogel Released in Return for Russian Citizen
The Kremlin announced the release of American Marc Fogel from a Russian prison in exchange for a Russian citizen, a move seen as a small step toward rebuilding trust, despite the Kremlin's downplaying expectations of this leading to broader peace negotiations, and rejection of Ukrainian territorial ...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Announces Immediate Peace Talks for Ukraine, Outlines US Plan
Following a phone call with Vladimir Putin, President Trump announced the immediate start of peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine; the US outlined a plan emphasizing realistic goals and European-led security guarantees, while prioritizing efforts to deter China's aggression in the Pacific; a...
Trump Announces Immediate Peace Talks for Ukraine, Outlines US Plan
Following a phone call with Vladimir Putin, President Trump announced the immediate start of peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine; the US outlined a plan emphasizing realistic goals and European-led security guarantees, while prioritizing efforts to deter China's aggression in the Pacific; a...
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48% Bias Score
Strained Transatlantic Ties Dominate 2024 Munich Security Conference
The 2024 Munich Security Conference (MSC), taking place February 14-16, will address strained US-European relations under the Trump administration, focusing on defense spending, aid to Ukraine, and potential peace plans, while also touching upon Trump's territorial ambitions.
Strained Transatlantic Ties Dominate 2024 Munich Security Conference
The 2024 Munich Security Conference (MSC), taking place February 14-16, will address strained US-European relations under the Trump administration, focusing on defense spending, aid to Ukraine, and potential peace plans, while also touching upon Trump's territorial ambitions.
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44% Bias Score
Court to Decide Fate of Trump's USAID Cuts
A US district judge will decide Wednesday whether to allow the Trump administration to place thousands of USAID employees on leave, temporarily halting a plan to shrink the agency, which the administration claims is wasteful and out of line with Trump's agenda, while USAID employees call the agency'...
Court to Decide Fate of Trump's USAID Cuts
A US district judge will decide Wednesday whether to allow the Trump administration to place thousands of USAID employees on leave, temporarily halting a plan to shrink the agency, which the administration claims is wasteful and out of line with Trump's agenda, while USAID employees call the agency'...
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36% Bias Score
US Teacher Released from Russian Prison
American teacher Marc Fogel, imprisoned in Russia since 2021 for possessing 17 grams of medical marijuana, was released and welcomed by President Trump at the White House; the release is viewed as a potential step towards peace negotiations concerning Ukraine.
US Teacher Released from Russian Prison
American teacher Marc Fogel, imprisoned in Russia since 2021 for possessing 17 grams of medical marijuana, was released and welcomed by President Trump at the White House; the release is viewed as a potential step towards peace negotiations concerning Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
European Military Spending Soars, but 5% GDP Target Remains Elusive
European military spending increased by 11.4% in 2024, driven by Ukraine support, but reaching the US's 5% GDP target is deemed unattainable by the IISS due to budgetary constraints; Germany's spending now surpasses the UK's, while global military spending hit $2.4 trillion.
European Military Spending Soars, but 5% GDP Target Remains Elusive
European military spending increased by 11.4% in 2024, driven by Ukraine support, but reaching the US's 5% GDP target is deemed unattainable by the IISS due to budgetary constraints; Germany's spending now surpasses the UK's, while global military spending hit $2.4 trillion.
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40% Bias Score
US-Russia Prisoner Exchange: Fogel Released in Exchange for Russian Citizen
The Kremlin announced the release of American Marc Fogel from a Russian prison in exchange for a Russian citizen, marking a rare instance of cooperation between the two nations amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, although the Kremlin downplayed expectations of broader breakthroughs.
US-Russia Prisoner Exchange: Fogel Released in Exchange for Russian Citizen
The Kremlin announced the release of American Marc Fogel from a Russian prison in exchange for a Russian citizen, marking a rare instance of cooperation between the two nations amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, although the Kremlin downplayed expectations of broader breakthroughs.
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36% Bias Score
U.S.-Russia Relations on Brink of Rupture: Ryabkov
On Monday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that U.S.-Russia relations are "on the verge of rupture," emphasizing that a resumption of dialogue depends on equality and mutually acceptable terms. Ryabkov also mentioned a possibility of contact between Presidents Putin and Trump d...
U.S.-Russia Relations on Brink of Rupture: Ryabkov
On Monday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that U.S.-Russia relations are "on the verge of rupture," emphasizing that a resumption of dialogue depends on equality and mutually acceptable terms. Ryabkov also mentioned a possibility of contact between Presidents Putin and Trump d...
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52% Bias Score