Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine and Gaza Conflicts
The global arms trade reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase driven by the Ukraine war and Gaza conflict; European and US companies overcame supply chain issues to meet demand, while Russia's sales surged 40% due to increased domestic production, and Israeli arms sales hit record highs.
Global Arms Sales Surge to $632 Billion Amidst Ukraine and Gaza Conflicts
The global arms trade reached $632 billion in 2023, a 4.2% increase driven by the Ukraine war and Gaza conflict; European and US companies overcame supply chain issues to meet demand, while Russia's sales surged 40% due to increased domestic production, and Israeli arms sales hit record highs.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Central Bank Expected to Hike Key Interest Rate to 23%
Russia's Sberbank expects the Central Bank to raise its key interest rate to 23% this month to fight inflation, impacting lenders like VTB which reduced its 2025 profit forecast to $3.77 billion from $5.18 billion due to reduced lending.
Russia Central Bank Expected to Hike Key Interest Rate to 23%
Russia's Sberbank expects the Central Bank to raise its key interest rate to 23% this month to fight inflation, impacting lenders like VTB which reduced its 2025 profit forecast to $3.77 billion from $5.18 billion due to reduced lending.
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36% Bias Score
Hungary's Foreign Minister Seeks to Secure Energy Supplies Amidst Western Sanctions
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto visited Moscow on February 27, 2024, meeting with senior Russian officials to discuss securing energy supplies amid Western sanctions impacting Hungary's energy sector, emphasizing the importance of Russian energy for Hungary and seeking solutions to the di...
Hungary's Foreign Minister Seeks to Secure Energy Supplies Amidst Western Sanctions
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto visited Moscow on February 27, 2024, meeting with senior Russian officials to discuss securing energy supplies amid Western sanctions impacting Hungary's energy sector, emphasizing the importance of Russian energy for Hungary and seeking solutions to the di...
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Russia and North Korea Strengthen Military Ties Amid Ukraine War
A high-level Russian military delegation visited North Korea on Friday, strengthening their strategic partnership amid concerns over military cooperation, including the reported deployment of over 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia and potential technology exchanges.
Russia and North Korea Strengthen Military Ties Amid Ukraine War
A high-level Russian military delegation visited North Korea on Friday, strengthening their strategic partnership amid concerns over military cooperation, including the reported deployment of over 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia and potential technology exchanges.
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Scholz Launches SPD Election Campaign Amidst Low Poll Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz launched the SPD's Bundestag election campaign on January 5th, 2024, criticizing political opponents and outlining key policy proposals including a new 100 billion euro Deutschlandfonds, while facing low poll ratings and internal party dissent.
Scholz Launches SPD Election Campaign Amidst Low Poll Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz launched the SPD's Bundestag election campaign on January 5th, 2024, criticizing political opponents and outlining key policy proposals including a new 100 billion euro Deutschlandfonds, while facing low poll ratings and internal party dissent.
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52% Bias Score
Borrell Issues Final Warning on Russia, Urges Increased EU Military Aid to Ukraine
Josep Borrell, ending his five-year term as EU foreign policy chief, urgently called for increased military aid to Ukraine, citing insufficient EU support compared to Russia's ongoing offensive, particularly highlighting the slow disbursement of €6.6 billion in aid and the need for immediate action ...
Borrell Issues Final Warning on Russia, Urges Increased EU Military Aid to Ukraine
Josep Borrell, ending his five-year term as EU foreign policy chief, urgently called for increased military aid to Ukraine, citing insufficient EU support compared to Russia's ongoing offensive, particularly highlighting the slow disbursement of €6.6 billion in aid and the need for immediate action ...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine War Fuels Rise of Extremist Support in Romania
Rising support for extremist parties in Romania is directly linked to the war in Ukraine, with pro-Russian narratives exploiting public anxiety regarding the conflict, government secrecy, and increased military focus.
Ukraine War Fuels Rise of Extremist Support in Romania
Rising support for extremist parties in Romania is directly linked to the war in Ukraine, with pro-Russian narratives exploiting public anxiety regarding the conflict, government secrecy, and increased military focus.
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68% Bias Score
Romania Presidential Runoff: Far-Right Candidate Advances Amidst Political Upheaval
Romania's Constitutional Court confirmed the first round of presidential elections, leading to a December 8th runoff between far-right candidate Calin Georgescu and centrist Elena Lasconi. This follows parliamentary elections that saw a dramatic rise of the far-right, obtaining 32% of the vote, fuel...
Romania Presidential Runoff: Far-Right Candidate Advances Amidst Political Upheaval
Romania's Constitutional Court confirmed the first round of presidential elections, leading to a December 8th runoff between far-right candidate Calin Georgescu and centrist Elena Lasconi. This follows parliamentary elections that saw a dramatic rise of the far-right, obtaining 32% of the vote, fuel...
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60% Bias Score
Alleged Western Attempts to Provoke Conflicts in Georgia and Syria to Divert Russia's Attention
The article alleges that Western countries attempted to provoke conflicts in Georgia and Syria to divert Russia's attention from the war in Ukraine, using alleged offers to Georgia and exploiting the Syrian conflict to threaten Russia's key logistical points; further countries such as Armenia may be...
Alleged Western Attempts to Provoke Conflicts in Georgia and Syria to Divert Russia's Attention
The article alleges that Western countries attempted to provoke conflicts in Georgia and Syria to divert Russia's attention from the war in Ukraine, using alleged offers to Georgia and exploiting the Syrian conflict to threaten Russia's key logistical points; further countries such as Armenia may be...
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Ruble Plunges to 109 Against Dollar, Exacerbating Russia's Economic Challenges
The Russian ruble fell to 109 against the US dollar on Friday, impacting consumer prices and challenging the Kremlin's economic balancing act of funding the war in Ukraine while managing inflation; the central bank raised interest rates to 21% in response.
Ruble Plunges to 109 Against Dollar, Exacerbating Russia's Economic Challenges
The Russian ruble fell to 109 against the US dollar on Friday, impacting consumer prices and challenging the Kremlin's economic balancing act of funding the war in Ukraine while managing inflation; the central bank raised interest rates to 21% in response.
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36% Bias Score
Putin Praises Trump, Threatens Further Missile Strikes Amid Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President-elect Donald Trump as a capable leader who could find solutions for the Ukraine conflict, contrasting with previous Kremlin threats against the Biden administration. Trump has promised a swift end to the war but avoided stating his support for a ...
Putin Praises Trump, Threatens Further Missile Strikes Amid Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President-elect Donald Trump as a capable leader who could find solutions for the Ukraine conflict, contrasting with previous Kremlin threats against the Biden administration. Trump has promised a swift end to the war but avoided stating his support for a ...
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48% Bias Score
US Pushes Ukraine to Lower Mobilization Age Amidst Military Supply Issues and Corruption
The US wants Ukraine to lower its military mobilization age to 18, a request Ukraine's foreign ministry confirmed it is discussing, despite internal opposition and existing military supply issues; this action is occurring alongside reports of Ukrainian-made drones used for drug trafficking and the m...
US Pushes Ukraine to Lower Mobilization Age Amidst Military Supply Issues and Corruption
The US wants Ukraine to lower its military mobilization age to 18, a request Ukraine's foreign ministry confirmed it is discussing, despite internal opposition and existing military supply issues; this action is occurring alongside reports of Ukrainian-made drones used for drug trafficking and the m...
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64% Bias Score