Azerbaijani Airliner Crash Fuels Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions
An Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, 2023; Azerbaijan accuses Russia of shooting it down with anti-aircraft fire, leading to a diplomatic crisis despite Russia's apology and promise of a full investigation.
Azerbaijani Airliner Crash Fuels Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions
An Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, 2023; Azerbaijan accuses Russia of shooting it down with anti-aircraft fire, leading to a diplomatic crisis despite Russia's apology and promise of a full investigation.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Allegedly Shoots Down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight, Killing 38
On Christmas Day, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 crashed in Russian airspace, killing 38 of the 68 people on board; Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev alleges Russia accidentally shot it down and attempted a cover-up, while Russia initially blamed weather and birds, and the U.S. points to possible ...
Russia Allegedly Shoots Down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight, Killing 38
On Christmas Day, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 crashed in Russian airspace, killing 38 of the 68 people on board; Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev alleges Russia accidentally shot it down and attempted a cover-up, while Russia initially blamed weather and birds, and the U.S. points to possible ...
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56% Bias Score
Milanović Poised for First-Round Victory in Croatian Presidential Election
Croatia's incumbent president, Zoran Milanović, may win re-election in the first round with over 50% of the vote, according to an exit poll, defying pre-election forecasts, raising concerns about his pro-Russia stance, and potentially altering Croatia's foreign policy.
Milanović Poised for First-Round Victory in Croatian Presidential Election
Croatia's incumbent president, Zoran Milanović, may win re-election in the first round with over 50% of the vote, according to an exit poll, defying pre-election forecasts, raising concerns about his pro-Russia stance, and potentially altering Croatia's foreign policy.
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64% Bias Score
Russia Apologizes After Azerbaijani Plane Crash Amidst Claims of Air Defense Involvement
A passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people; Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized, stating that Russian air defenses were engaged during Ukrainian drone attacks near Grozny when the incident occurred, while Azerbaijan claims external interference caused the crash.
Russia Apologizes After Azerbaijani Plane Crash Amidst Claims of Air Defense Involvement
A passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people; Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized, stating that Russian air defenses were engaged during Ukrainian drone attacks near Grozny when the incident occurred, while Azerbaijan claims external interference caused the crash.
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48% Bias Score
Orbán's Controversial EU Presidency: Nationalism, Russia Ties, and EU Divisions
Viktor Orbán's six-month presidency of the EU Council (July-December 2024) was marked by controversial initiatives, including a Moscow visit, a proposed 'Christmas truce' in Ukraine, and the launch of the 'Make Europe Great Again' project, creating divisions within the EU and highlighting the growin...
Orbán's Controversial EU Presidency: Nationalism, Russia Ties, and EU Divisions
Viktor Orbán's six-month presidency of the EU Council (July-December 2024) was marked by controversial initiatives, including a Moscow visit, a proposed 'Christmas truce' in Ukraine, and the launch of the 'Make Europe Great Again' project, creating divisions within the EU and highlighting the growin...
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60% Bias Score
Russia Apologizes for Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Amidst Suspicions of Air Defense Involvement
A passenger plane from Azerbaijan crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38; Russia admits its air defenses were active during the incident and President Putin apologized, but the cause remains under investigation amid suspicions of Russian involvement.
Russia Apologizes for Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Amidst Suspicions of Air Defense Involvement
A passenger plane from Azerbaijan crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38; Russia admits its air defenses were active during the incident and President Putin apologized, but the cause remains under investigation amid suspicions of Russian involvement.
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40% Bias Score
Milanovic Heads to Runoff in Croatian Presidential Election
Incumbent Croatian President Zoran Milanovic won 49% of the vote in the first round of the presidential election, forcing a runoff against conservative Dragan Primorac (19%), who is backed by the ruling HDZ party; the presidency is largely ceremonial.
Milanovic Heads to Runoff in Croatian Presidential Election
Incumbent Croatian President Zoran Milanovic won 49% of the vote in the first round of the presidential election, forcing a runoff against conservative Dragan Primorac (19%), who is backed by the ruling HDZ party; the presidency is largely ceremonial.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Fragile Economy and Military Setbacks Threaten War Effort
Facing high inflation (30-60% increase in food prices) and labor shortages, Russia's economy shows fragility despite initial resilience to sanctions, impacting its ability to sustain its war in Ukraine, while military losses are also significant (53 soldiers per sq km gained, according to ISW).
Russia's Fragile Economy and Military Setbacks Threaten War Effort
Facing high inflation (30-60% increase in food prices) and labor shortages, Russia's economy shows fragility despite initial resilience to sanctions, impacting its ability to sustain its war in Ukraine, while military losses are also significant (53 soldiers per sq km gained, according to ISW).
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44% Bias Score
Russia Extends Nuclear Threat to Allies of Ukraine
President Putin's annual address clarified Russia's revised nuclear doctrine, extending the threat of nuclear retaliation to any nation aiding aggression against Russia or its ally Belarus, citing new military threats and increased responsibility of non-nuclear states.
Russia Extends Nuclear Threat to Allies of Ukraine
President Putin's annual address clarified Russia's revised nuclear doctrine, extending the threat of nuclear retaliation to any nation aiding aggression against Russia or its ally Belarus, citing new military threats and increased responsibility of non-nuclear states.
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44% Bias Score
Russian Air Defenses Suspected in Azerbaijani Plane Crash
Initial evidence suggests Russian air defenses may have downed an Azerbaijani passenger plane in Kazakhstan, killing 38 and injuring 29, prompting flight suspensions and an ongoing investigation.
Russian Air Defenses Suspected in Azerbaijani Plane Crash
Initial evidence suggests Russian air defenses may have downed an Azerbaijani passenger plane in Kazakhstan, killing 38 and injuring 29, prompting flight suspensions and an ongoing investigation.
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48% Bias Score
Orbán's Divisive EU Presidency: Nationalism, Russia Ties, and a Challenge to European Unity
Hungary's EU presidency, led by Viktor Orbán from July to December 2024, was marked by controversial diplomatic initiatives, including an unscheduled visit to Moscow and the formation of a nationalist-populist group in the European Parliament, causing significant friction with other EU members and h...
Orbán's Divisive EU Presidency: Nationalism, Russia Ties, and a Challenge to European Unity
Hungary's EU presidency, led by Viktor Orbán from July to December 2024, was marked by controversial diplomatic initiatives, including an unscheduled visit to Moscow and the formation of a nationalist-populist group in the European Parliament, causing significant friction with other EU members and h...
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60% Bias Score
Milanović Seeks Reelection Amidst Controversial Stance on Ukraine
Croatia's President Zoran Milanović, a vocal critic of Western support for Ukraine, faces reelection this weekend against centre-right-backed Dragan Primorac, with a runoff likely due to the lack of a projected outright winner among the eight candidates; Milanović's populist appeal and controversial...
Milanović Seeks Reelection Amidst Controversial Stance on Ukraine
Croatia's President Zoran Milanović, a vocal critic of Western support for Ukraine, faces reelection this weekend against centre-right-backed Dragan Primorac, with a runoff likely due to the lack of a projected outright winner among the eight candidates; Milanović's populist appeal and controversial...
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44% Bias Score