Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit
Ukraine stopped Russian natural gas transit on January 1, 2025, ending a contract with Gazprom, impacting Moldova and Transnistria, which experienced heating shutdowns due to Russia cutting off gas supplies citing unpaid debts; Slovakia and Hungary unsuccessfully advocated maintaining the transit.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit
Ukraine stopped Russian natural gas transit on January 1, 2025, ending a contract with Gazprom, impacting Moldova and Transnistria, which experienced heating shutdowns due to Russia cutting off gas supplies citing unpaid debts; Slovakia and Hungary unsuccessfully advocated maintaining the transit.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine's Full ICC Membership: New Rights, Obligations, and Challenges
Ukraine became a full member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on January 1st, 2025, after ratifying the Rome Statute; this grants Ukraine greater influence within the ICC but also introduces new obligations, including full cooperation with ICC investigations and rulings, while a seven-year ...
Ukraine's Full ICC Membership: New Rights, Obligations, and Challenges
Ukraine became a full member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on January 1st, 2025, after ratifying the Rome Statute; this grants Ukraine greater influence within the ICC but also introduces new obligations, including full cooperation with ICC investigations and rulings, while a seven-year ...
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36% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
Russia stopped supplying natural gas through Ukraine to Central Europe on January 1, 2025, after the transit contract expired; Ukraine's decision aims to cut off Russian revenue funding the war, affecting countries like Slovakia, Czechia, and Hungary, while Austria feels prepared with alternative ro...
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
Russia stopped supplying natural gas through Ukraine to Central Europe on January 1, 2025, after the transit contract expired; Ukraine's decision aims to cut off Russian revenue funding the war, affecting countries like Slovakia, Czechia, and Hungary, while Austria feels prepared with alternative ro...
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36% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine, Impacting Moldova and Dividing EU
Russia has stopped supplying natural gas to Europe via Ukraine, causing power outages in Moldova's Transnistria and sparking varied reactions across the EU, ranging from celebration to concern about energy deficits.
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine, Impacting Moldova and Dividing EU
Russia has stopped supplying natural gas to Europe via Ukraine, causing power outages in Moldova's Transnistria and sparking varied reactions across the EU, ranging from celebration to concern about energy deficits.
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36% Bias Score
Russia's Luxury Goods Market Defies Sanctions
Despite sweeping Western sanctions following Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's affluent shoppers still readily access luxury Western goods through informal trade networks involving countries like Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, highlighting the limitations of sanctions enforcement and ...
Russia's Luxury Goods Market Defies Sanctions
Despite sweeping Western sanctions following Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's affluent shoppers still readily access luxury Western goods through informal trade networks involving countries like Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, highlighting the limitations of sanctions enforcement and ...
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52% Bias Score
Ukrainian Soldiers Celebrate New Year's Amidst Russian Attacks
Ukrainian soldiers in Vovhansk celebrated New Year's Eve in their positions while facing relentless Russian attacks; missile strikes hit Sumy, causing damage, and a Ukrainian drone successfully downed a Russian helicopter.
Ukrainian Soldiers Celebrate New Year's Amidst Russian Attacks
Ukrainian soldiers in Vovhansk celebrated New Year's Eve in their positions while facing relentless Russian attacks; missile strikes hit Sumy, causing damage, and a Ukrainian drone successfully downed a Russian helicopter.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Raising Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine ended Russian gas transit to Central Europe on January 1st, 2025, after the Gazprom-Naftogaz contract expired; Slovakia criticized the move and threatened power cuts, while the EU Commission says it is prepared.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Raising Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine ended Russian gas transit to Central Europe on January 1st, 2025, after the Gazprom-Naftogaz contract expired; Slovakia criticized the move and threatened power cuts, while the EU Commission says it is prepared.
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24% Bias Score
EU Faces Multiple Crises in 2025: Ukraine, Trump, and Internal Fragilities
In 2025, the European Union faces multiple crises: supporting Ukraine against Russia while navigating potential US aid cuts under President Trump; managing internal economic fragilities, including high debt in several member states; and preventing trade wars with the US and China. These challenges t...
EU Faces Multiple Crises in 2025: Ukraine, Trump, and Internal Fragilities
In 2025, the European Union faces multiple crises: supporting Ukraine against Russia while navigating potential US aid cuts under President Trump; managing internal economic fragilities, including high debt in several member states; and preventing trade wars with the US and China. These challenges t...
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52% Bias Score
NATO's 2025 Priorities: Increased Defense Spending and the Uncertainties of a Second Trump Presidency
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, in a December speech, urged European members to increase defense spending to at least 4% of GDP by 2025, to deter further Russian aggression, support Ukraine, and influence a potential second Trump presidency, given past threats to leave members who fail to meet sp...
NATO's 2025 Priorities: Increased Defense Spending and the Uncertainties of a Second Trump Presidency
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, in a December speech, urged European members to increase defense spending to at least 4% of GDP by 2025, to deter further Russian aggression, support Ukraine, and influence a potential second Trump presidency, given past threats to leave members who fail to meet sp...
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48% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
The expiration of a gas transit contract between Ukraine and Russia on January 1st, 2024, halted Russian gas deliveries through Ukraine to Europe, impacting countries like Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. While alternatives exist, higher gas prices and limited capacity create challenges, with Moldova...
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
The expiration of a gas transit contract between Ukraine and Russia on January 1st, 2024, halted Russian gas deliveries through Ukraine to Europe, impacting countries like Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. While alternatives exist, higher gas prices and limited capacity create challenges, with Moldova...
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40% Bias Score
Putin Celebrates 25 Years in Power, Declares 2025 "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland"
In a televised New Year's address, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared 2025 the "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland," honoring soldiers fighting in Ukraine, while expressing confidence in Russia's future despite ongoing conflict and economic challenges.
Putin Celebrates 25 Years in Power, Declares 2025 "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland"
In a televised New Year's address, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared 2025 the "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland," honoring soldiers fighting in Ukraine, while expressing confidence in Russia's future despite ongoing conflict and economic challenges.
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60% Bias Score
Transnistria Faces Energy Crisis After Russia Halts Gas Transit
Transnistria faced a total shutdown of gas, heating, and hot water on January 1, 2025, due to Russia halting gas transit through Ukraine, impacting residents except for hospitals; the Moldavian power plant switched to coal, but reserves are limited.
Transnistria Faces Energy Crisis After Russia Halts Gas Transit
Transnistria faced a total shutdown of gas, heating, and hot water on January 1, 2025, due to Russia halting gas transit through Ukraine, impacting residents except for hospitals; the Moldavian power plant switched to coal, but reserves are limited.
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40% Bias Score