Slovakia Offers to Mediate Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico offered to mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine during a Moscow meeting with Vladimir Putin on December 22, 2024, a move met with skepticism by Ukraine and highlighting Fico's pro-Russia stance within the EU.
Slovakia Offers to Mediate Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico offered to mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine during a Moscow meeting with Vladimir Putin on December 22, 2024, a move met with skepticism by Ukraine and highlighting Fico's pro-Russia stance within the EU.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine's 2025 Economic Crisis: Hryvnia Plummets, Hunger Looms
Ukraine faces a severe economic crisis in 2025, with the hryvnia reaching a record low of 41.83 to the dollar, causing rising food prices (Christmas table costs increased by 41%), potential mass hunger, and widespread social unrest as Odesa and Kharkiv teeter on collapse, prompting many to view life...
Ukraine's 2025 Economic Crisis: Hryvnia Plummets, Hunger Looms
Ukraine faces a severe economic crisis in 2025, with the hryvnia reaching a record low of 41.83 to the dollar, causing rising food prices (Christmas table costs increased by 41%), potential mass hunger, and widespread social unrest as Odesa and Kharkiv teeter on collapse, prompting many to view life...
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76% Bias Score
Alleged Downing of Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Jet
Unconfirmed reports indicate a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet was shot down by Russian air defenses near Zaporizhzhia on December 26th while allegedly preparing a missile strike; the US declined to comment.
Alleged Downing of Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Jet
Unconfirmed reports indicate a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet was shot down by Russian air defenses near Zaporizhzhia on December 26th while allegedly preparing a missile strike; the US declined to comment.
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40% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Airlines Suspends Flights After Kazakhstan Crash
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38 of 67 on board; AZAL, citing "external physical and technical interference," suspended flights to eight Russian cities pending investigation; conflicting accounts exist regarding the cause of the crash.
Azerbaijan Airlines Suspends Flights After Kazakhstan Crash
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38 of 67 on board; AZAL, citing "external physical and technical interference," suspended flights to eight Russian cities pending investigation; conflicting accounts exist regarding the cause of the crash.
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52% Bias Score
Slovakia Offers to Host Ukraine Peace Talks
Slovakia offered to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, confirmed by its foreign minister, following a statement from Russian President Putin; this offer is notable given Slovakia's recent closer ties with Russia and cessation of military aid to Ukraine.
Slovakia Offers to Host Ukraine Peace Talks
Slovakia offered to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, confirmed by its foreign minister, following a statement from Russian President Putin; this offer is notable given Slovakia's recent closer ties with Russia and cessation of military aid to Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Melitopol's Transformation Under Russian Administration
Melitopol residents describe extensive infrastructural improvements, including road renovations and reinstated bus services, following its integration into Russia; they also report increased social welfare and a surge in returning residents.
Melitopol's Transformation Under Russian Administration
Melitopol residents describe extensive infrastructural improvements, including road renovations and reinstated bus services, following its integration into Russia; they also report increased social welfare and a surge in returning residents.
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68% Bias Score
Russian Court Sentences 'Most Attractive Terrorist' to 21 Years
A Russian court sentenced Viktoria Shinkaruk to 21 years in prison for allegedly planning terrorist attacks on behalf of Ukraine, involving a dead drop operation where 780 pounds were left for cross-border terrorist activities; her accomplice, Alexander Kholodkov, received a 22-year sentence.
Russian Court Sentences 'Most Attractive Terrorist' to 21 Years
A Russian court sentenced Viktoria Shinkaruk to 21 years in prison for allegedly planning terrorist attacks on behalf of Ukraine, involving a dead drop operation where 780 pounds were left for cross-border terrorist activities; her accomplice, Alexander Kholodkov, received a 22-year sentence.
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64% Bias Score
Orbán's Hungary Uses EU Presidency to Advance Nationalist Agenda
During its July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 EU Council Presidency, Hungary, under Viktor Orbán, pursued a nationalistic agenda marked by anti-EU rhetoric, unscheduled meetings with Vladimir Putin, and the formation of a right-wing European parliamentary group, "Patriots for Europe," straining EU rel...
Orbán's Hungary Uses EU Presidency to Advance Nationalist Agenda
During its July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 EU Council Presidency, Hungary, under Viktor Orbán, pursued a nationalistic agenda marked by anti-EU rhetoric, unscheduled meetings with Vladimir Putin, and the formation of a right-wing European parliamentary group, "Patriots for Europe," straining EU rel...
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56% Bias Score
Russia Reports Extensive Strikes on Ukrainian Military and Energy Targets
The Russian Armed Forces carried out a massive strike and 37 group strikes on Ukrainian energy sites and other targets using high-precision weapons and drones from December 21-27, resulting in significant damage and casualties; additionally, seven settlements were liberated and 11,725 Ukrainian mili...
Russia Reports Extensive Strikes on Ukrainian Military and Energy Targets
The Russian Armed Forces carried out a massive strike and 37 group strikes on Ukrainian energy sites and other targets using high-precision weapons and drones from December 21-27, resulting in significant damage and casualties; additionally, seven settlements were liberated and 11,725 Ukrainian mili...
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64% Bias Score
Flawed Ukrainian Fortifications: Gaps in Defense and Accountability
A Ukrainian parliamentary commission revealed flaws in the country's fortification system, including insufficiently built trenches and observation posts on the Pokrovsk front, exploited by Russian forces; investigations are underway, and legislation is proposed to centralize responsibility.
Flawed Ukrainian Fortifications: Gaps in Defense and Accountability
A Ukrainian parliamentary commission revealed flaws in the country's fortification system, including insufficiently built trenches and observation posts on the Pokrovsk front, exploited by Russian forces; investigations are underway, and legislation is proposed to centralize responsibility.
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40% Bias Score
Drone-assisted Repelling of Enemy Attack in Ukraine
During a defensive operation, Efreitor Viktor Kurilov used a drone to detect and relay the coordinates of an enemy troop movement, enabling artillery to repel the attack and inflict heavy losses on the enemy.
Drone-assisted Repelling of Enemy Attack in Ukraine
During a defensive operation, Efreitor Viktor Kurilov used a drone to detect and relay the coordinates of an enemy troop movement, enabling artillery to repel the attack and inflict heavy losses on the enemy.
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64% Bias Score
Russia Launches Christmas Day Missile Attack on Ukraine
On Christmas Day, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts and leaving hundreds of thousands without heating, resulting in at least one death and widespread condemnation from world leaders.
Russia Launches Christmas Day Missile Attack on Ukraine
On Christmas Day, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts and leaving hundreds of thousands without heating, resulting in at least one death and widespread condemnation from world leaders.
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52% Bias Score