Germany Authorizes Army to Shoot Down Suspicious Drones
Germany's cabinet approved the army's power to shoot down drones near military sites and critical infrastructure due to increased threats, particularly following numerous drone sightings near German military bases and suspected Russian sabotage in Europe; parliamentary approval is still needed.
Germany Authorizes Army to Shoot Down Suspicious Drones
Germany's cabinet approved the army's power to shoot down drones near military sites and critical infrastructure due to increased threats, particularly following numerous drone sightings near German military bases and suspected Russian sabotage in Europe; parliamentary approval is still needed.
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60% Bias Score
Europe to Bolster Ukraine's Defense Industry
Five European nations—Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Poland—pledged to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry by collaborating on weapons production and capacity building, with Germany delivering the first of 54 howitzers.
Europe to Bolster Ukraine's Defense Industry
Five European nations—Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Poland—pledged to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry by collaborating on weapons production and capacity building, with Germany delivering the first of 54 howitzers.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Seeks to Seize $300 Billion in Russian Assets for Ukraine Negotiations
In a last-ditch effort before leaving office, the Biden administration is trying to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to leverage for peace negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, but faces European opposition and legal concerns.
Biden Seeks to Seize $300 Billion in Russian Assets for Ukraine Negotiations
In a last-ditch effort before leaving office, the Biden administration is trying to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to leverage for peace negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, but faces European opposition and legal concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Europe Bolsters Ukraine's Defense Industry
Germany and four other major European nations—Poland, France, Great Britain, and Italy—are collaborating to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry to aid its war against Russia; the initiative involves joint ventures for developing production capabilities and collaborative initiatives with Ukraine.
Europe Bolsters Ukraine's Defense Industry
Germany and four other major European nations—Poland, France, Great Britain, and Italy—are collaborating to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry to aid its war against Russia; the initiative involves joint ventures for developing production capabilities and collaborative initiatives with Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia, Triggering Escalation
Ukraine launched a major drone and missile attack on southern Russia overnight, damaging at least two factories and forcing school closures in Saratov and Engels; Russia claims to have intercepted over 200 drones and five US-made missiles, but Reuters could not verify these claims.
Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia, Triggering Escalation
Ukraine launched a major drone and missile attack on southern Russia overnight, damaging at least two factories and forcing school closures in Saratov and Engels; Russia claims to have intercepted over 200 drones and five US-made missiles, but Reuters could not verify these claims.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Plans Early Meeting with Putin
President-elect Donald Trump announced on January 13th his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon after his inauguration, potentially impacting the war in Ukraine and US-Russia relations.
Trump Plans Early Meeting with Putin
President-elect Donald Trump announced on January 13th his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon after his inauguration, potentially impacting the war in Ukraine and US-Russia relations.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Proposed Space Deal with Russia: Speculation or Strategy?
The Hill suggests Donald Trump may offer Russia joint lunar and Mars missions via NASA's Artemis program in exchange for concessions in Ukraine; however, experts largely dismiss this as unrealistic speculation, citing existing Russian space collaborations with China and the complexity of internation...
Trump's Proposed Space Deal with Russia: Speculation or Strategy?
The Hill suggests Donald Trump may offer Russia joint lunar and Mars missions via NASA's Artemis program in exchange for concessions in Ukraine; however, experts largely dismiss this as unrealistic speculation, citing existing Russian space collaborations with China and the complexity of internation...
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52% Bias Score
Europeans to Fund Ukraine's Defense Production
European defense ministers met in Warsaw to address Ukraine's military production capacity, agreeing to fund Ukrainian defense projects, establish joint ventures with European firms, and simplify equipment procurement to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and counter perceived Russian aggression...
Europeans to Fund Ukraine's Defense Production
European defense ministers met in Warsaw to address Ukraine's military production capacity, agreeing to fund Ukrainian defense projects, establish joint ventures with European firms, and simplify equipment procurement to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and counter perceived Russian aggression...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Reaffirms Ukraine Support Amidst Internal Debate and US Uncertainty
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv to discuss continued military support for Ukraine, amid internal German debates over further aid and uncertainty surrounding US support under the incoming Trump administration, while Ukraine faces increasing territorial losses and desertions.
Germany Reaffirms Ukraine Support Amidst Internal Debate and US Uncertainty
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv to discuss continued military support for Ukraine, amid internal German debates over further aid and uncertainty surrounding US support under the incoming Trump administration, while Ukraine faces increasing territorial losses and desertions.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Investigates Reported Killing of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is investigating reports that Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian fighting in Ukraine, has been killed by Russian forces, prompting urgent inquiries and demands for accountability from the Australian government.
Australia Investigates Reported Killing of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
Australia is investigating reports that Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian fighting in Ukraine, has been killed by Russian forces, prompting urgent inquiries and demands for accountability from the Australian government.
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40% Bias Score
Europe Boosts Military Spending Amid Ukraine War and Trump's Return
European defense ministers from Germany, the U.K., France, Poland, and Italy met in Poland on Monday to discuss increasing military spending in response to the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's expected return to the White House, aiming for greater defense industry efficiency and joint ventures with...
Europe Boosts Military Spending Amid Ukraine War and Trump's Return
European defense ministers from Germany, the U.K., France, Poland, and Italy met in Poland on Monday to discuss increasing military spending in response to the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's expected return to the White House, aiming for greater defense industry efficiency and joint ventures with...
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Faces Tough Choices Amidst Russian Advance, Trump's Return Adds Uncertainty
Facing a defensive stance against Russia, Ukraine anticipates tough choices amid continued Russian advances in Donetsk, capturing 150 square miles in December; the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House adds further uncertainty to peace negotiations.
Ukraine Faces Tough Choices Amidst Russian Advance, Trump's Return Adds Uncertainty
Facing a defensive stance against Russia, Ukraine anticipates tough choices amid continued Russian advances in Donetsk, capturing 150 square miles in December; the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House adds further uncertainty to peace negotiations.
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40% Bias Score