EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Chinese Companies
The EU implemented its 15th sanctions package against Russia on Monday, targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities, including Chinese companies supplying drone components to Russia, to counter the ongoing war in Ukraine.
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Chinese Companies
The EU implemented its 15th sanctions package against Russia on Monday, targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities, including Chinese companies supplying drone components to Russia, to counter the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Claims Substantial Territorial Gains in Ukraine Amidst Increased Military Spending and Recruitment
Russia claims significant territorial gains in Ukraine, with Defense Minister Andrei Belousov reporting a daily advance of 30 square kilometers and nearly 4,500 square kilometers gained this year, while also announcing a new missile system and increased military recruitment, with over 1200 daily vol...
Russia Claims Substantial Territorial Gains in Ukraine Amidst Increased Military Spending and Recruitment
Russia claims significant territorial gains in Ukraine, with Defense Minister Andrei Belousov reporting a daily advance of 30 square kilometers and nearly 4,500 square kilometers gained this year, while also announcing a new missile system and increased military recruitment, with over 1200 daily vol...
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine's Exclusion from CSTO Due to Unratified CIS Agreements
Former CSTO Secretary General Nikolay Bordyuzha stated that Ukraine's non-ratification of key CIS agreements, including founding acts, prevented its invitation to the CSTO, highlighting its semi-legal position within the CIS.
Ukraine's Exclusion from CSTO Due to Unratified CIS Agreements
Former CSTO Secretary General Nikolay Bordyuzha stated that Ukraine's non-ratification of key CIS agreements, including founding acts, prevented its invitation to the CSTO, highlighting its semi-legal position within the CIS.
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60% Bias Score
Two Russian Oil Tankers Sink in Kerch Strait, Causing Oil Spill and One Death
Two Russian oil tankers sank and ran aground in the Kerch Strait during a storm, resulting in one death, an oil spill of 4,300 tonnes of mazut, and significant environmental concerns; Ukraine blamed Russia for violating operating rules.
Two Russian Oil Tankers Sink in Kerch Strait, Causing Oil Spill and One Death
Two Russian oil tankers sank and ran aground in the Kerch Strait during a storm, resulting in one death, an oil spill of 4,300 tonnes of mazut, and significant environmental concerns; Ukraine blamed Russia for violating operating rules.
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24% Bias Score
Shift in Russian Military Tactics in Ukraine Leads to Concerns of Ukrainian Defeat
Recent changes in Russian military tactics in Ukraine, from frontal assaults to successful flanking maneuvers, are attributed to improved drone surveillance, counter-battery warfare, and logistical support, causing concern among Polish experts who fear a Ukrainian defeat.
Shift in Russian Military Tactics in Ukraine Leads to Concerns of Ukrainian Defeat
Recent changes in Russian military tactics in Ukraine, from frontal assaults to successful flanking maneuvers, are attributed to improved drone surveillance, counter-battery warfare, and logistical support, causing concern among Polish experts who fear a Ukrainian defeat.
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40% Bias Score
North Korean Casualties Reported in Ukraine Conflict
Ukrainian intelligence reports at least 30 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Kursk, Russia, following clashes with Ukrainian forces; this is the first confirmed instance of North Korean casualties in the Russo-Ukrainian war, with reports indicating that over 10,000 North Korean troops are c...
North Korean Casualties Reported in Ukraine Conflict
Ukrainian intelligence reports at least 30 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Kursk, Russia, following clashes with Ukrainian forces; this is the first confirmed instance of North Korean casualties in the Russo-Ukrainian war, with reports indicating that over 10,000 North Korean troops are c...
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44% Bias Score
Autocratic Axis Challenges Global Order Amidst Proxy Wars
The Wall Street Journal analyzes the formation of an autocratic axis between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, fueled by the West's response to the 2014 Ukraine invasion and now challenging the global order through proxy conflicts, as claimed by various officials and experts cited.
Autocratic Axis Challenges Global Order Amidst Proxy Wars
The Wall Street Journal analyzes the formation of an autocratic axis between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, fueled by the West's response to the 2014 Ukraine invasion and now challenging the global order through proxy conflicts, as claimed by various officials and experts cited.
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68% Bias Score
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Shadow Fleet and Chinese Entities
The EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 52 ships in its "shadow fleet" for circumventing oil and gas sanctions, and 84 individuals and entities, including six Chinese companies, for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Shadow Fleet and Chinese Entities
The EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 52 ships in its "shadow fleet" for circumventing oil and gas sanctions, and 84 individuals and entities, including six Chinese companies, for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
AfD Co-Chair Questions NATO Membership, Recognizes Russia's 'Victory' in Ukraine
Tino Chrupalla, co-chair of Germany's AfD, questioned Germany's NATO membership and called for recognizing Russia's victory in Ukraine in a December 15th Die Welt interview, a stance stronger than the party's draft program and drawing criticism from Ukraine's former ambassador to Germany.
AfD Co-Chair Questions NATO Membership, Recognizes Russia's 'Victory' in Ukraine
Tino Chrupalla, co-chair of Germany's AfD, questioned Germany's NATO membership and called for recognizing Russia's victory in Ukraine in a December 15th Die Welt interview, a stance stronger than the party's draft program and drawing criticism from Ukraine's former ambassador to Germany.
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40% Bias Score
Friendly Fire Kills Eight Russian Soldiers in Ukraine
Ukrainian intelligence reports that eight Russian paramilitary soldiers were killed by friendly fire from North Korean troops in the Kursk region due to communication issues; approximately 11,000 North Korean troops are reportedly assisting Russian forces in Ukraine.
Friendly Fire Kills Eight Russian Soldiers in Ukraine
Ukrainian intelligence reports that eight Russian paramilitary soldiers were killed by friendly fire from North Korean troops in the Kursk region due to communication issues; approximately 11,000 North Korean troops are reportedly assisting Russian forces in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
FBI Informant Pleads Guilty to False Biden Bribery Claims
A former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, will plead guilty to fabricating a bribery scheme involving President Biden and his son Hunter, a claim that fueled the Republican-led impeachment inquiry, despite being investigated and dismissed by the FBI in 2020. He faces 4-6 years in prison.
FBI Informant Pleads Guilty to False Biden Bribery Claims
A former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, will plead guilty to fabricating a bribery scheme involving President Biden and his son Hunter, a claim that fueled the Republican-led impeachment inquiry, despite being investigated and dismissed by the FBI in 2020. He faces 4-6 years in prison.
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32% Bias Score
Two Russian Oil Tankers Sink in Kerch Strait, Causing Oil Spill
Two Russian oil tankers sank in the Kerch Strait during a storm on Sunday, releasing 9000 tons of fuel oil; one crew member died, while others were rescued; a cleanup operation is underway, but the extent of the environmental damage is unclear.
Two Russian Oil Tankers Sink in Kerch Strait, Causing Oil Spill
Two Russian oil tankers sank in the Kerch Strait during a storm on Sunday, releasing 9000 tons of fuel oil; one crew member died, while others were rescued; a cleanup operation is underway, but the extent of the environmental damage is unclear.
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52% Bias Score