Russia Invests in AI Surveillance Amidst Major Ukrainian Drone Attacks
Russia plans to spend nearly 2 billion rubles on an AI-powered video surveillance system by 2026, while Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on various Russian regions on January 14th, targeting infrastructure including oil refineries and causing fires and temporary airport closures.
Russia Invests in AI Surveillance Amidst Major Ukrainian Drone Attacks
Russia plans to spend nearly 2 billion rubles on an AI-powered video surveillance system by 2026, while Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on various Russian regions on January 14th, targeting infrastructure including oil refineries and causing fires and temporary airport closures.
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40% Bias Score
Slovakia-Ukraine Dispute Escalates Amidst Gas Transit Row and Cyberattack Accusations
Slovakia and Ukraine are locked in a heated dispute over a terminated Russian gas transit agreement, leading to threats of reduced energy supplies and aid, accusations of cyberattacks, and a crisis within Slovakia's government.
Slovakia-Ukraine Dispute Escalates Amidst Gas Transit Row and Cyberattack Accusations
Slovakia and Ukraine are locked in a heated dispute over a terminated Russian gas transit agreement, leading to threats of reduced energy supplies and aid, accusations of cyberattacks, and a crisis within Slovakia's government.
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52% Bias Score
US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers
At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.
US Sanctions Halt 65 Russian Oil Tankers
At least 65 oil tankers carrying Russian oil are anchored due to US sanctions targeting Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, and 183 vessels, impacting roughly 10% of the global tanker fleet and aiming to curb Russia's war funding.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Claims Strengthened US Global Standing in Farewell Address
President Biden delivered a farewell foreign policy address, claiming strengthened alliances and weakened adversaries under his administration, despite challenges like the Afghanistan withdrawal; his legacy now depends on the incoming Trump administration's actions.
Biden Claims Strengthened US Global Standing in Farewell Address
President Biden delivered a farewell foreign policy address, claiming strengthened alliances and weakened adversaries under his administration, despite challenges like the Afghanistan withdrawal; his legacy now depends on the incoming Trump administration's actions.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Claims US Foreign Policy Success Amidst Ukrainian War
In a January 13th speech, President Biden claimed that despite the war in Ukraine, the US and its allies have grown stronger while its adversaries have weakened, citing Russia's failed strategic goals and China's inability to surpass the US. However, social media users criticized his claims as inacc...
Biden Claims US Foreign Policy Success Amidst Ukrainian War
In a January 13th speech, President Biden claimed that despite the war in Ukraine, the US and its allies have grown stronger while its adversaries have weakened, citing Russia's failed strategic goals and China's inability to surpass the US. However, social media users criticized his claims as inacc...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Ukraine Policy Shift: European Optimism Grows
Bloomberg reports growing European optimism that a Trump presidency will not abandon Ukraine to Russia, despite earlier statements suggesting a swift end to the war through negotiations, based on private conversations between Trump's team and transatlantic partners who expressed support for continui...
Trump's Ukraine Policy Shift: European Optimism Grows
Bloomberg reports growing European optimism that a Trump presidency will not abandon Ukraine to Russia, despite earlier statements suggesting a swift end to the war through negotiations, based on private conversations between Trump's team and transatlantic partners who expressed support for continui...
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40% Bias Score
Stoltenberg Urges Increased NATO Defense Spending Amid Rising Global Threats
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg addressed the European Parliament, urging increased defense spending beyond the current 2% of GDP target due to escalating threats from Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and terrorism. Stoltenberg also highlighted the need for improved European defense industr...
Stoltenberg Urges Increased NATO Defense Spending Amid Rising Global Threats
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg addressed the European Parliament, urging increased defense spending beyond the current 2% of GDP target due to escalating threats from Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and terrorism. Stoltenberg also highlighted the need for improved European defense industr...
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52% Bias Score
Biden Defends Foreign Policy Legacy, Warns Trump on Climate
President Biden defended his foreign policy record on Monday, claiming strengthened alliances and weakened adversaries, while warning President-elect Trump against ignoring climate change. He highlighted achievements in the Indo-Pacific, NATO, and efforts to counter China, but acknowledged uncertain...
Biden Defends Foreign Policy Legacy, Warns Trump on Climate
President Biden defended his foreign policy record on Monday, claiming strengthened alliances and weakened adversaries, while warning President-elect Trump against ignoring climate change. He highlighted achievements in the Indo-Pacific, NATO, and efforts to counter China, but acknowledged uncertain...
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56% Bias Score
NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Increase Unless Joint Procurement Rises
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged members to increase joint procurement and utilize existing infrastructure to avoid defense spending increases up to 3.7% of GDP, citing Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example; only 23 of 32 members currently meet the 2% target.
NATO Faces 3.7% Defense Spending Increase Unless Joint Procurement Rises
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged members to increase joint procurement and utilize existing infrastructure to avoid defense spending increases up to 3.7% of GDP, citing Ukraine's cost-effective radar systems as an example; only 23 of 32 members currently meet the 2% target.
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56% Bias Score
Zelensky Invites Fico to Kyiv Amidst Gas Transit Dispute
Ukrainian President Zelensky invited Slovak Prime Minister Fico to Kyiv on Friday to discuss the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, which Slovakia claims is causing it €500 million in annual losses; Fico had previously proposed negotiations in Slovakia and criticized Zelensky for the decis...
Zelensky Invites Fico to Kyiv Amidst Gas Transit Dispute
Ukrainian President Zelensky invited Slovak Prime Minister Fico to Kyiv on Friday to discuss the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, which Slovakia claims is causing it €500 million in annual losses; Fico had previously proposed negotiations in Slovakia and criticized Zelensky for the decis...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine Amidst Global Political Shifts
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is in Kyiv discussing further military aid for Ukraine, while Lebanon appointed a new prime minister after two years of instability, and Nigeria faces deadly attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP.
Germany Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine Amidst Global Political Shifts
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is in Kyiv discussing further military aid for Ukraine, while Lebanon appointed a new prime minister after two years of instability, and Nigeria faces deadly attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP.
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28% Bias Score
Drone Attacks Hit Multiple Russian Regions
Multiple drone attacks hit Tula and Saratov Oblasts in Russia on January 14th, 2025, causing minor damage in Tula and damaging an industrial facility in Saratov; 16 drones were shot down over Tula Oblast, and the attacks reportedly involved American-made ATACMS missiles.
Drone Attacks Hit Multiple Russian Regions
Multiple drone attacks hit Tula and Saratov Oblasts in Russia on January 14th, 2025, causing minor damage in Tula and damaging an industrial facility in Saratov; 16 drones were shot down over Tula Oblast, and the attacks reportedly involved American-made ATACMS missiles.
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36% Bias Score