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 Ends Russian Gas Transit Agreement, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine ended its natural gas transit agreement with Russia on December 31, 2023, impacting the gas supply of landlocked EU members like Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia, who previously relied on this route for Russian gas. While the EU claims preparedness, Slovakia threatened retaliatory measures, hi...
Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit Agreement, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine ended its natural gas transit agreement with Russia on December 31, 2023, impacting the gas supply of landlocked EU members like Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia, who previously relied on this route for Russian gas. While the EU claims preparedness, Slovakia threatened retaliatory measures, hi...
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40% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency Prioritizes Security Amidst Ukraine War
Poland begins its six-month term as president of the European Union Council, focusing on strengthening European security amidst the Ukraine war and following Hungary's controversial presidency; over 300 official meetings and numerous cultural events are planned.
Poland's EU Presidency Prioritizes Security Amidst Ukraine War
Poland begins its six-month term as president of the European Union Council, focusing on strengthening European security amidst the Ukraine war and following Hungary's controversial presidency; over 300 official meetings and numerous cultural events are planned.
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44% Bias Score
Hope and Homes for Children Evacuates 199 Ukrainian Orphans
Hope and Homes for Children, founded after witnessing suffering in the Bosnian War, has evacuated 199 Ukrainian children from orphanages, prevented 5,595 from family separation, and supports 255 children returning home from institutions; an anonymous donor will match donations up to £500,000.
Hope and Homes for Children Evacuates 199 Ukrainian Orphans
Hope and Homes for Children, founded after witnessing suffering in the Bosnian War, has evacuated 199 Ukrainian children from orphanages, prevented 5,595 from family separation, and supports 255 children returning home from institutions; an anonymous donor will match donations up to £500,000.
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48% Bias Score
Austria's Gas Supply Unaffected by Halt of Russian Transit
Despite the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on January 1st, Austria's natural gas supply remains secure due to preemptive measures, including increased imports from Germany and Italy and significant gas storage reserves.
Austria's Gas Supply Unaffected by Halt of Russian Transit
Despite the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on January 1st, Austria's natural gas supply remains secure due to preemptive measures, including increased imports from Germany and Italy and significant gas storage reserves.
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44% 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
Royal Navy Shadows Russian Warships in North Sea
The Royal Navy deployed HMS Somerset and a helicopter on December 27 to shadow three Russian vessels (RFS Soobrazitelny, MV Sparta II, MV General Skobelev) for 500 miles in the North Sea and English Channel until December 31, demonstrating a response to Russia's assertive naval actions amid the Ukra...
Royal Navy Shadows Russian Warships in North Sea
The Royal Navy deployed HMS Somerset and a helicopter on December 27 to shadow three Russian vessels (RFS Soobrazitelny, MV Sparta II, MV General Skobelev) for 500 miles in the North Sea and English Channel until December 31, demonstrating a response to Russia's assertive naval actions amid the Ukra...
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Triggering Shortages and Geopolitical Tensions
Ukraine ended a gas transit deal with Russia on January 1st, 2024, halting gas flows to Europe and causing shortages, particularly in Moldova, which declared a state of emergency; the move is viewed by Ukraine as a major blow to Russia, while some neighboring countries like Slovakia threaten retalia...
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Triggering Shortages and Geopolitical Tensions
Ukraine ended a gas transit deal with Russia on January 1st, 2024, halting gas flows to Europe and causing shortages, particularly in Moldova, which declared a state of emergency; the move is viewed by Ukraine as a major blow to Russia, while some neighboring countries like Slovakia threaten retalia...
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Silent Majority: Victims of War, Not War Criminals
The article examines the experiences and sentiments of Russia's "silent majority"—millions who remained in the country throughout the war, prioritizing daily life over overt political engagement, and expressing a widespread desire for peace and an end to hostilities.
Russia's Silent Majority: Victims of War, Not War Criminals
The article examines the experiences and sentiments of Russia's "silent majority"—millions who remained in the country throughout the war, prioritizing daily life over overt political engagement, and expressing a widespread desire for peace and an end to hostilities.
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36% Bias Score
Transnistria Faces Energy Crisis After Russia Halts Gas Transit
On January 1st, 2025, Transnistria faced a complete shutdown of natural gas, heating, and hot water due to Russia halting gas transit through Ukraine, impacting residential buildings except hospitals; the region is now relying on coal-generated electricity and alternative heating methods.
Transnistria Faces Energy Crisis After Russia Halts Gas Transit
On January 1st, 2025, Transnistria faced a complete shutdown of natural gas, heating, and hot water due to Russia halting gas transit through Ukraine, impacting residential buildings except hospitals; the region is now relying on coal-generated electricity and alternative heating methods.
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32% Bias Score