Central European Firms Urge EU to Extend Russian Gas Transit Deal
Central European energy firms urged the EU to extend a Russian gas transit deal through Ukraine, fearing supply disruptions and price increases; Slovakia estimates a €220 million loss if the deal ends, while Moldova's Transnistria region faces severe gas shortages.
Central European Firms Urge EU to Extend Russian Gas Transit Deal
Central European energy firms urged the EU to extend a Russian gas transit deal through Ukraine, fearing supply disruptions and price increases; Slovakia estimates a €220 million loss if the deal ends, while Moldova's Transnistria region faces severe gas shortages.
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52% Bias Score
German Greens Propose Increased Spending on Security, Social Programs, and Infrastructure
The German Green Party's election program proposes increased funding for rural apprentices' driver's licenses, a higher business expense allowance, a crackdown on clan crime with a 1000-strong Federal Police increase, and increased defense spending exceeding 2 percent of GDP, alongside other social ...
German Greens Propose Increased Spending on Security, Social Programs, and Infrastructure
The German Green Party's election program proposes increased funding for rural apprentices' driver's licenses, a higher business expense allowance, a crackdown on clan crime with a 1000-strong Federal Police increase, and increased defense spending exceeding 2 percent of GDP, alongside other social ...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Claims Development of Laser Weapon System
Ukraine's military announced a new laser weapon, called "Trident," allegedly capable of shooting down aircraft over 2 kilometers, a claim disputed by experts citing technological limitations and a lack of evidence.
Ukraine Claims Development of Laser Weapon System
Ukraine's military announced a new laser weapon, called "Trident," allegedly capable of shooting down aircraft over 2 kilometers, a claim disputed by experts citing technological limitations and a lack of evidence.
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56% Bias Score
Ongoing Battle for Kurakhove: Ukraine Rejects Russian Claims of City Capture
Ukrainian forces are defending Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast against intensified Russian attacks, despite Russian claims of capturing the city on December 14th, 2024. The AFU reported at least 10 Russian assault attempts on December 15th and ongoing fighting, with Russia potentially using civilian dis...
Ongoing Battle for Kurakhove: Ukraine Rejects Russian Claims of City Capture
Ukrainian forces are defending Kurakhove in Donetsk Oblast against intensified Russian attacks, despite Russian claims of capturing the city on December 14th, 2024. The AFU reported at least 10 Russian assault attempts on December 15th and ongoing fighting, with Russia potentially using civilian dis...
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32% Bias Score
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Chinese Companies and Expanding Naval Restrictions
On December 16th, the EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities, including Chinese companies, for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and circumventing previous sanctions; the package also added 79 vessels to the list of those banned from EU ports ...
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Chinese Companies and Expanding Naval Restrictions
On December 16th, the EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities, including Chinese companies, for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and circumventing previous sanctions; the package also added 79 vessels to the list of those banned from EU ports ...
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52% Bias Score
Putin Threatens Missile Deployment Amidst Ukraine Conflict Escalation
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to lift restrictions on Russian missile deployment in response to perceived Western provocations, claiming territorial gains in Ukraine while escalating the conflict.
Putin Threatens Missile Deployment Amidst Ukraine Conflict Escalation
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to lift restrictions on Russian missile deployment in response to perceived Western provocations, claiming territorial gains in Ukraine while escalating the conflict.
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44% Bias Score
Death of Russian General Igor Kirillov: Loss of a Key RCBZ Figure
Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Armed Forces' radiation, chemical, and biological defense (RCBZ) troops, died; he was known for exposing Ukrainian use of chemical weapons and for warning about a potential 'dirty bomb'; his subordinates remember him fondly.
Death of Russian General Igor Kirillov: Loss of a Key RCBZ Figure
Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Armed Forces' radiation, chemical, and biological defense (RCBZ) troops, died; he was known for exposing Ukrainian use of chemical weapons and for warning about a potential 'dirty bomb'; his subordinates remember him fondly.
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Ukraine Parliament Investigates Pro-Russian Activities After Boyko's Controversial Remarks
The Verkhovna Rada summoned Ukraine's First Deputy Prosecutor General and SBU head to investigate pro-Russian party activities and MP Yuriy Boyko's statements, which sparked controversy and prompted a parliamentary inquiry. 201 deputies voted in favor.
Ukraine Parliament Investigates Pro-Russian Activities After Boyko's Controversial Remarks
The Verkhovna Rada summoned Ukraine's First Deputy Prosecutor General and SBU head to investigate pro-Russian party activities and MP Yuriy Boyko's statements, which sparked controversy and prompted a parliamentary inquiry. 201 deputies voted in favor.
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48% Bias Score
German Public Fear Nuclear Weapons, Radon Risks, BfS Survey Finds
A BfS survey of 2,002 Germans (May-July 2024) shows 58% fear nuclear weapons use due to the Ukraine war; 94% know little about radon risks, despite it being a major lung cancer cause.
German Public Fear Nuclear Weapons, Radon Risks, BfS Survey Finds
A BfS survey of 2,002 Germans (May-July 2024) shows 58% fear nuclear weapons use due to the Ukraine war; 94% know little about radon risks, despite it being a major lung cancer cause.
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Russia's Rapid Advance in Donetsk Forces Mass Evacuations
Intense fighting in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region sees Russia making significant gains, forcing mass civilian evacuations and leading to the replacement of a Ukrainian commander; the situation is described as extremely critical by both military and civilian sources.
Russia's Rapid Advance in Donetsk Forces Mass Evacuations
Intense fighting in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region sees Russia making significant gains, forcing mass civilian evacuations and leading to the replacement of a Ukrainian commander; the situation is described as extremely critical by both military and civilian sources.
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56% Bias Score
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia and Supporters
The EU announced its 15th sanctions package against Russia and its supporters, including six Chinese companies for supplying drone components and microelectronics, alongside 84 individuals and entities from various countries, and 52 ships involved in circumventing oil embargos.
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia and Supporters
The EU announced its 15th sanctions package against Russia and its supporters, including six Chinese companies for supplying drone components and microelectronics, alongside 84 individuals and entities from various countries, and 52 ships involved in circumventing oil embargos.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Slams Labour's Slower Response to War Effort
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba criticized the UK Labour government for its slower response to Ukraine's needs compared to previous governments, citing concerns about its close following of the US and delays in providing Storm Shadow missiles. This has raised fears in Kyiv about Brit...
Ukraine Slams Labour's Slower Response to War Effort
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba criticized the UK Labour government for its slower response to Ukraine's needs compared to previous governments, citing concerns about its close following of the US and delays in providing Storm Shadow missiles. This has raised fears in Kyiv about Brit...
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52% Bias Score