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
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
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
Azerbaijani Plane Crash: Initial Reports Suggest Russian Air Defense Involvement
A passenger plane from Azerbaijan crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people; initial reports suggest it was shot down by Russian air defenses mistaking it for a Ukrainian drone during an operation targeting drones in the region.
Azerbaijani Plane Crash: Initial Reports Suggest Russian Air Defense Involvement
A passenger plane from Azerbaijan crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people; initial reports suggest it was shot down by Russian air defenses mistaking it for a Ukrainian drone during an operation targeting drones in the region.
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44% 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 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
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
Russian Inflation Forces Holiday Spending Cuts
Inflation in Russia is forcing many to cut back on holiday spending as prices of essential food items like butter, potatoes, and chicken have risen sharply, impacting lower-income families and increasing the cost of Christmas celebrations.
Russian Inflation Forces Holiday Spending Cuts
Inflation in Russia is forcing many to cut back on holiday spending as prices of essential food items like butter, potatoes, and chicken have risen sharply, impacting lower-income families and increasing the cost of Christmas celebrations.
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24% Bias Score
Milanović Seeks Reelection Amidst Ukraine Tensions and Corruption Scandal
Croatia's presidential election this weekend pits incumbent Zoran Milanović against Dragan Primorac, with the war in Ukraine and a corruption scandal dominating the campaign; a second round is likely if no candidate secures over 50% of the vote.
Milanović Seeks Reelection Amidst Ukraine Tensions and Corruption Scandal
Croatia's presidential election this weekend pits incumbent Zoran Milanović against Dragan Primorac, with the war in Ukraine and a corruption scandal dominating the campaign; a second round is likely if no candidate secures over 50% of the vote.
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44% Bias Score
Biden Weighs New Sanctions on Russian Energy
President Biden may impose new sanctions on Russia's energy sector before leaving office, potentially causing higher gas prices globally and shifting oil export patterns, similar to the impact of sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
Biden Weighs New Sanctions on Russian Energy
President Biden may impose new sanctions on Russia's energy sector before leaving office, potentially causing higher gas prices globally and shifting oil export patterns, similar to the impact of sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
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36% Bias Score