Minsk Agreements Failure: Merkel Defends Policy Amidst Renewed Criticism
In February 2015, a short-lived ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, brokered by Angela Merkel, Francois Hollande, Vladimir Putin, and Petro Poroshenko, ended quickly, with fighting resuming near Debaltseve, highlighting the failure of appeasement and the consequences of the Minsk agreements.
Minsk Agreements Failure: Merkel Defends Policy Amidst Renewed Criticism
In February 2015, a short-lived ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, brokered by Angela Merkel, Francois Hollande, Vladimir Putin, and Petro Poroshenko, ended quickly, with fighting resuming near Debaltseve, highlighting the failure of appeasement and the consequences of the Minsk agreements.
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68% Bias Score
Kellogg's Peace Plan for Ukraine: Key Points and Criticisms
A peace plan proposed by Keith Kellogg, Trump's special representative for Ukraine, suggests ending Russia's isolation, pressuring both sides for negotiations, offering incentives to Russia (delaying Ukraine's NATO membership, lifting sanctions), providing continued military aid to Ukraine, and thre...
Kellogg's Peace Plan for Ukraine: Key Points and Criticisms
A peace plan proposed by Keith Kellogg, Trump's special representative for Ukraine, suggests ending Russia's isolation, pressuring both sides for negotiations, offering incentives to Russia (delaying Ukraine's NATO membership, lifting sanctions), providing continued military aid to Ukraine, and thre...
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60% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Proposes Territorial Concessions for NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered territorial concessions for NATO membership, a shift from prior positions, creating a potential turning point in the conflict and prompting diverse reactions among involved parties.
Zelenskyy Proposes Territorial Concessions for NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered territorial concessions for NATO membership, a shift from prior positions, creating a potential turning point in the conflict and prompting diverse reactions among involved parties.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Approves Record Military Budget Amid Ukraine War
Russia's 2025 budget allocates a record $145 billion (32.5%) to military spending, exceeding this year's allocation and reflecting Moscow's intensified war effort in Ukraine amid recent battlefield gains and rising casualties on both sides.
Russia Approves Record Military Budget Amid Ukraine War
Russia's 2025 budget allocates a record $145 billion (32.5%) to military spending, exceeding this year's allocation and reflecting Moscow's intensified war effort in Ukraine amid recent battlefield gains and rising casualties on both sides.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Approves Record \$145 Billion Military Budget for 2025
Russia approved a record \$145 billion military budget for 2025, allocating 32.5% to defense, reflecting Moscow's continued commitment to the war in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict and Western support for Kyiv.
Russia Approves Record \$145 Billion Military Budget for 2025
Russia approved a record \$145 billion military budget for 2025, allocating 32.5% to defense, reflecting Moscow's continued commitment to the war in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict and Western support for Kyiv.
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40% Bias Score
US Navy Equips Defunct Warship with Hypersonic Missiles
The US Navy is retrofitting the USS Zumwalt stealth destroyer with hypersonic missiles at a Mississippi shipyard, repurposing inactive gun turrets to counter Russia and China's development of similar weapons.
US Navy Equips Defunct Warship with Hypersonic Missiles
The US Navy is retrofitting the USS Zumwalt stealth destroyer with hypersonic missiles at a Mississippi shipyard, repurposing inactive gun turrets to counter Russia and China's development of similar weapons.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Pledges €650 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine Amidst Election and Internal Debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv on December 2nd, pledging €650 million in military aid to Ukraine, including air defense systems, Leopard 1 tanks, and drones, bringing Germany's total aid to over €28 billion, amidst Germany's upcoming elections and differing political views on further sup...
Germany Pledges €650 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine Amidst Election and Internal Debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv on December 2nd, pledging €650 million in military aid to Ukraine, including air defense systems, Leopard 1 tanks, and drones, bringing Germany's total aid to over €28 billion, amidst Germany's upcoming elections and differing political views on further sup...
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36% Bias Score
EU Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks and US Aid Uncertainty
EU leaders Costa and Kallas visited Ukraine on December 1st, 2023, to reaffirm strong support amid intensified Russian attacks causing widespread power outages and casualties, and uncertainty about future US aid.
EU Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks and US Aid Uncertainty
EU leaders Costa and Kallas visited Ukraine on December 1st, 2023, to reaffirm strong support amid intensified Russian attacks causing widespread power outages and casualties, and uncertainty about future US aid.
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40% Bias Score
EU Leaders Begin Term with Surprise Kyiv Visit, Pledging Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The new EU leadership began their term with a surprise visit to Kyiv, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine amid concerns about reduced US aid under a potential Trump presidency. The EU leaders met with Zelenskyy and emphasized their commitment to stand with Ukraine.
EU Leaders Begin Term with Surprise Kyiv Visit, Pledging Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The new EU leadership began their term with a surprise visit to Kyiv, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine amid concerns about reduced US aid under a potential Trump presidency. The EU leaders met with Zelenskyy and emphasized their commitment to stand with Ukraine.
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60% Bias Score
White House Denies Reports of US Nuclear Weapons Transfer to Ukraine
The White House denies reports that the US is considering providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons, rejecting claims made by unidentified Western officials; this follows Ukraine's 1994 relinquishment of its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security assurances under the Budapest Memorandum.
White House Denies Reports of US Nuclear Weapons Transfer to Ukraine
The White House denies reports that the US is considering providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons, rejecting claims made by unidentified Western officials; this follows Ukraine's 1994 relinquishment of its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security assurances under the Budapest Memorandum.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Intensifies Aerial Attacks on Ukraine, Targeting Energy Grid Amid Winter
During a week of intensified attacks, Russia launched approximately 500 bombs, 660 drones, and 120 missiles into Ukraine, targeting its energy grid and causing civilian casualties, while the US and EU pledge continued support.
Russia Intensifies Aerial Attacks on Ukraine, Targeting Energy Grid Amid Winter
During a week of intensified attacks, Russia launched approximately 500 bombs, 660 drones, and 120 missiles into Ukraine, targeting its energy grid and causing civilian casualties, while the US and EU pledge continued support.
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60% Bias Score
EU reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine
On their first day in office, EU Council President António Costa and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine, including financial aid, progress on EU accession talks, and work on the 15th package of Russia sanctions, aiming for monthly €1....
EU reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine
On their first day in office, EU Council President António Costa and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine, including financial aid, progress on EU accession talks, and work on the 15th package of Russia sanctions, aiming for monthly €1....
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32% Bias Score