Bulgarian Spy Ring Uncovered: Surveillance, Assassination Plots, and Disinformation Campaigns
Five Bulgarians were charged with espionage in the UK, with two pleading guilty; operations included surveillance of Ukrainian soldiers, plots to assassinate Russian dissidents, and disinformation campaigns against Kazakhstan, allegedly directed by former Wirecard executive Jan Marsalek.
Bulgarian Spy Ring Uncovered: Surveillance, Assassination Plots, and Disinformation Campaigns
Five Bulgarians were charged with espionage in the UK, with two pleading guilty; operations included surveillance of Ukrainian soldiers, plots to assassinate Russian dissidents, and disinformation campaigns against Kazakhstan, allegedly directed by former Wirecard executive Jan Marsalek.
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48% Bias Score
Merz Advocates for Stronger European Defense and Ukraine Support
CDU chairman Friedrich Merz called for stronger European defense and a united front to support Ukraine against Russia, criticizing prior German actions and emphasizing the need for lasting peace and freedom. He proposed a contact group and stressed supporting Ukraine's victory and Russia's defeat.
Merz Advocates for Stronger European Defense and Ukraine Support
CDU chairman Friedrich Merz called for stronger European defense and a united front to support Ukraine against Russia, criticizing prior German actions and emphasizing the need for lasting peace and freedom. He proposed a contact group and stressed supporting Ukraine's victory and Russia's defeat.
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44% Bias Score
Mützenich Advocates for Stronger Diplomacy to End Ukraine War
SPD's Mützenich urged intensified diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, defending Scholz's call with Putin amid acknowledging past underestimation of Putin's ambitions and advocating for parallel Ukrainian support, warning against further escalation with involvement of foreign fighters.
Mützenich Advocates for Stronger Diplomacy to End Ukraine War
SPD's Mützenich urged intensified diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, defending Scholz's call with Putin amid acknowledging past underestimation of Putin's ambitions and advocating for parallel Ukrainian support, warning against further escalation with involvement of foreign fighters.
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36% Bias Score
Intensified Russian Offensive Near Kupyansk Results in Civilian Casualties
On December 4th, Russian forces launched 12 attacks near Kupyansk, Ukraine, resulting in one civilian death and damage to infrastructure; 10 battles are ongoing, and over 25,000 civilians have been evacuated.
Intensified Russian Offensive Near Kupyansk Results in Civilian Casualties
On December 4th, Russian forces launched 12 attacks near Kupyansk, Ukraine, resulting in one civilian death and damage to infrastructure; 10 battles are ongoing, and over 25,000 civilians have been evacuated.
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36% Bias Score
Scholz Rules Out German Troops in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explicitly ruled out sending German troops to Ukraine on December 4th, rejecting interpretations of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's comments suggesting potential German military involvement in a future peacekeeping mission; Germany has already provided Ukraine with...
Scholz Rules Out German Troops in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explicitly ruled out sending German troops to Ukraine on December 4th, rejecting interpretations of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's comments suggesting potential German military involvement in a future peacekeeping mission; Germany has already provided Ukraine with...
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48% Bias Score
Scholz Urges Action on Key Legislation Before German Re-election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for swift legislative action on key issues like income tax relief, child benefit increases, and Deutschlandticket funding before the February 23rd Bundestag re-election, emphasizing the need to prevent political gridlock and secure necessary economic support.
Scholz Urges Action on Key Legislation Before German Re-election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for swift legislative action on key issues like income tax relief, child benefit increases, and Deutschlandticket funding before the February 23rd Bundestag re-election, emphasizing the need to prevent political gridlock and secure necessary economic support.
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36% Bias Score
Lavrov to Attend OSCE Summit in Malta Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Despite EU sanctions imposed after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the OSCE summit in Malta on December 5-6, his first visit to an EU member state since the conflict began.
Lavrov to Attend OSCE Summit in Malta Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Despite EU sanctions imposed after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the OSCE summit in Malta on December 5-6, his first visit to an EU member state since the conflict began.
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36% Bias Score
Lukashenko's 2025 Reelection Campaign: Fear-Mongering Amidst Uncertainty
Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko's reelection campaign for January 26, 2025, is unusually subdued, lacking a clear program and relying on fear-mongering, highlighting the regime's challenges amidst war and sanctions.
Lukashenko's 2025 Reelection Campaign: Fear-Mongering Amidst Uncertainty
Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko's reelection campaign for January 26, 2025, is unusually subdued, lacking a clear program and relying on fear-mongering, highlighting the regime's challenges amidst war and sanctions.
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52% Bias Score
False Claim: Zelenskyy Purchased French Hotel
A false claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy purchased the Palace des Neiges hotel in Courchevel, France for €88 million has been widely spread on social media; however, Monte-Carlo Societe des Bains de Mer (SBM) confirmed their purchase of the hotel in October 2023, planning to reopen...
False Claim: Zelenskyy Purchased French Hotel
A false claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy purchased the Palace des Neiges hotel in Courchevel, France for €88 million has been widely spread on social media; however, Monte-Carlo Societe des Bains de Mer (SBM) confirmed their purchase of the hotel in October 2023, planning to reopen...
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40% Bias Score
Freeing Ukrainian Prisoners Held in Russia: Challenges and Limited Successes
A Berlin conference on December 3rd discussed freeing Ukrainian prisoners illegally held by Russia; a Russian lawyer's project freed 23, but broader cooperation is hindered by mistrust and the scale of the problem (at least 7,000 detainees, per Memorial).
Freeing Ukrainian Prisoners Held in Russia: Challenges and Limited Successes
A Berlin conference on December 3rd discussed freeing Ukrainian prisoners illegally held by Russia; a Russian lawyer's project freed 23, but broader cooperation is hindered by mistrust and the scale of the problem (at least 7,000 detainees, per Memorial).
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36% Bias Score
NATO Allies Urged to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is pushing European countries to increase defense spending to up to 3% of GDP to meet a new security blueprint, citing Russia's war in Ukraine and the need to bolster NATO's response capabilities. This comes as Western support for Ukraine depletes armament stocks an...
NATO Allies Urged to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is pushing European countries to increase defense spending to up to 3% of GDP to meet a new security blueprint, citing Russia's war in Ukraine and the need to bolster NATO's response capabilities. This comes as Western support for Ukraine depletes armament stocks an...
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36% Bias Score
Scholz Urges Parliament to Act Before Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing a minority government after a coalition collapse, urged parliament to approve key legislation before the February 23rd election, including income tax relief, increased child benefits, and securing energy prices for industrial jobs, to prevent political gridlock.
Scholz Urges Parliament to Act Before Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing a minority government after a coalition collapse, urged parliament to approve key legislation before the February 23rd election, including income tax relief, increased child benefits, and securing energy prices for industrial jobs, to prevent political gridlock.
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48% Bias Score