Putin's Press Conference: Claims of Military Superiority and Admission of Security Failures
During his annual press conference, Vladimir Putin discussed the war in Ukraine, claiming that the "Oreshnik" missile system is undefeatable, justifying the invasion by citing broken agreements, and admitting to security failures, such as the assassination of General Kirillov.
Putin's Press Conference: Claims of Military Superiority and Admission of Security Failures
During his annual press conference, Vladimir Putin discussed the war in Ukraine, claiming that the "Oreshnik" missile system is undefeatable, justifying the invasion by citing broken agreements, and admitting to security failures, such as the assassination of General Kirillov.
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56% Bias Score
Quiet EU Expansion: Western Balkans Enlargement Proceeds Despite Lack of Public Debate
The European Union's eastward enlargement, including six Western Balkan nations and other countries, continues with negotiations and funding despite a notable lack of public and political discussion, contradicting the perception of Europe as a highly politicized subject.
Quiet EU Expansion: Western Balkans Enlargement Proceeds Despite Lack of Public Debate
The European Union's eastward enlargement, including six Western Balkan nations and other countries, continues with negotiations and funding despite a notable lack of public and political discussion, contradicting the perception of Europe as a highly politicized subject.
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48% Bias Score
Uzbekistani Citizen Arrested for Assassination of Top Russian General
Russian authorities arrested a 29-year-old Uzbekistani man for allegedly planting a bomb that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian army's radiological, chemical, and biological defense forces; the suspect confessed to being recruited by Ukrainian special services.
Uzbekistani Citizen Arrested for Assassination of Top Russian General
Russian authorities arrested a 29-year-old Uzbekistani man for allegedly planting a bomb that killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian army's radiological, chemical, and biological defense forces; the suspect confessed to being recruited by Ukrainian special services.
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40% Bias Score
Uzbek Citizen Detained for Assassination of Russian General
A citizen of Uzbekistan confessed to assassinating Russian General Igor Kirillov with a bomb in an electric scooter outside a Moscow apartment building on Tuesday, allegedly acting on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence for $100,000 and relocation to Europe; General Kirillov's assistant also died.
Uzbek Citizen Detained for Assassination of Russian General
A citizen of Uzbekistan confessed to assassinating Russian General Igor Kirillov with a bomb in an electric scooter outside a Moscow apartment building on Tuesday, allegedly acting on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence for $100,000 and relocation to Europe; General Kirillov's assistant also died.
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Assassination of Top Russian General
Ukraine's Security Service assassinated Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, a senior Russian general, in Moscow using a bomb planted on a scooter, citing his alleged use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine as the motive.
Ukraine Assassination of Top Russian General
Ukraine's Security Service assassinated Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, a senior Russian general, in Moscow using a bomb planted on a scooter, citing his alleged use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine as the motive.
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48% Bias Score
Top Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
A bomb hidden in an electric scooter killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillow and his aide in Moscow on Tuesday morning; authorities launched an investigation into terrorism, murder, and illegal weapons trafficking, while Ukrainian sources claimed responsibility, citing Kirillow's role in alleged che...
Top Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing
A bomb hidden in an electric scooter killed Lieutenant General Igor Kirillow and his aide in Moscow on Tuesday morning; authorities launched an investigation into terrorism, murder, and illegal weapons trafficking, while Ukrainian sources claimed responsibility, citing Kirillow's role in alleged che...
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52% Bias Score
ABS Data Reveals 4.5% of Australians Identify as LGBTI+
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that 4.5% of Australians aged 16 and over identify as LGBTI+, with significantly higher percentages among younger age groups (9.5% for 16-24 year olds and 7.5% for 25-34 year olds), with the ACT and Victoria having the highest rates at ...
ABS Data Reveals 4.5% of Australians Identify as LGBTI+
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that 4.5% of Australians aged 16 and over identify as LGBTI+, with significantly higher percentages among younger age groups (9.5% for 16-24 year olds and 7.5% for 25-34 year olds), with the ACT and Victoria having the highest rates at ...
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32% Bias Score
Ukraine Confirms Involvement in Assassination of Russian General in Moscow
A 29-year-old Uzbekistani man confessed to assassinating Russian General Igor Kirillov in Moscow on December 18th, 2023, via a remote-detonated bomb, claiming he was recruited by the Ukrainian SBU.
Ukraine Confirms Involvement in Assassination of Russian General in Moscow
A 29-year-old Uzbekistani man confessed to assassinating Russian General Igor Kirillov in Moscow on December 18th, 2023, via a remote-detonated bomb, claiming he was recruited by the Ukrainian SBU.
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44% Bias Score
Moscow Assassination: Uzbekistani Citizen Confesses to Ukrainian-Directed Killing of General
A 29-year-old Uzbekistani citizen, Ahmad Kurbanav, confessed to assassinating Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide on December 17th in Moscow using a bomb-laden scooter, claiming he was paid by and directed by Ukrainian intelligence.
Moscow Assassination: Uzbekistani Citizen Confesses to Ukrainian-Directed Killing of General
A 29-year-old Uzbekistani citizen, Ahmad Kurbanav, confessed to assassinating Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide on December 17th in Moscow using a bomb-laden scooter, claiming he was paid by and directed by Ukrainian intelligence.
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Deploys 200,000+ Domestic Drones, Plans 30,000 More
Ukraine has deployed over 200,000 domestically produced drones this month, alongside Western equipment, while aiming to produce 30,000 long-range drones next year to target Russian infrastructure, amid ongoing conflict and escalating rhetoric from Russia.
Ukraine Deploys 200,000+ Domestic Drones, Plans 30,000 More
Ukraine has deployed over 200,000 domestically produced drones this month, alongside Western equipment, while aiming to produce 30,000 long-range drones next year to target Russian infrastructure, amid ongoing conflict and escalating rhetoric from Russia.
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52% Bias Score
Moscow Bombing Kills Top Russian General
A bomb hidden on an electric scooter killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, chief of Russia's Radiation, Biological and Chemical Protection Forces, and his assistant in Moscow on Tuesday; a suspect, Akhmad Kurbanov, allegedly confessed to being recruited by Ukrainian special services.
Moscow Bombing Kills Top Russian General
A bomb hidden on an electric scooter killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, chief of Russia's Radiation, Biological and Chemical Protection Forces, and his assistant in Moscow on Tuesday; a suspect, Akhmad Kurbanov, allegedly confessed to being recruited by Ukrainian special services.
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52% Bias Score
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Ukraine Membership, Expresses Concerns about Georgia
The EU Council, on December 17th, confirmed its commitment to Ukraine, Moldova, and six Western Balkan countries' EU membership, while expressing concerns about Georgia's government actions and urging democratic reforms and alignment with EU foreign policy, particularly concerning sanctions against ...
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Ukraine Membership, Expresses Concerns about Georgia
The EU Council, on December 17th, confirmed its commitment to Ukraine, Moldova, and six Western Balkan countries' EU membership, while expressing concerns about Georgia's government actions and urging democratic reforms and alignment with EU foreign policy, particularly concerning sanctions against ...
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48% Bias Score