Zelensky's Approval Rating Drops Amidst Renewed Russian Offensive
A December 2024 KIIS poll shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's approval rating at 52%, down from 77% in December 2023, due to factors including a controversial mobilization law, the resignation of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, and a renewed Russian offensive; however, a positive balance of +1...
Zelensky's Approval Rating Drops Amidst Renewed Russian Offensive
A December 2024 KIIS poll shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's approval rating at 52%, down from 77% in December 2023, due to factors including a controversial mobilization law, the resignation of General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, and a renewed Russian offensive; however, a positive balance of +1...
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine's Contradictory New Year's Offensive
During the first days of the new year, Ukraine launched multiple unsuccessful counteroffensives near the Russian border, most notably in Kursk Oblast, while simultaneously losing the town of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine's Contradictory New Year's Offensive
During the first days of the new year, Ukraine launched multiple unsuccessful counteroffensives near the Russian border, most notably in Kursk Oblast, while simultaneously losing the town of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
Kasta's Anti-War Album Banned in Russia
The exiled Russian rap group Kasta's new album, "New Rap Releases from Abroad," was immediately banned in Russia by Roskomnadzor in September 2024 for its anti-war lyrics; the band cleverly altered lyrics from a previous hit to address criticisms of betraying Russia, highlighting the Kremlin's intol...
Kasta's Anti-War Album Banned in Russia
The exiled Russian rap group Kasta's new album, "New Rap Releases from Abroad," was immediately banned in Russia by Roskomnadzor in September 2024 for its anti-war lyrics; the band cleverly altered lyrics from a previous hit to address criticisms of betraying Russia, highlighting the Kremlin's intol...
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12% Bias Score
Slovakia Unaffected by Halted Russian Gas Transit: For Now
As of the beginning of 2025, Russian gas transit through Ukraine to the EU has ceased. Despite claims by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovakia's 80% full gas reserves mitigate the immediate impact, though costs will rise in 2026. Fico's pro-Russian stance and a recent luxury trip fueled public...
Slovakia Unaffected by Halted Russian Gas Transit: For Now
As of the beginning of 2025, Russian gas transit through Ukraine to the EU has ceased. Despite claims by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovakia's 80% full gas reserves mitigate the immediate impact, though costs will rise in 2026. Fico's pro-Russian stance and a recent luxury trip fueled public...
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44% Bias Score
Tornado-S MLRS Destroys Large Ukrainian Mechanized Brigade in Deep Strike
Russian reconnaissance drones located a large Ukrainian mechanized brigade, enabling a Tornado-S MLRS to destroy it in a deep strike operation, showcasing the system's accuracy and range advantage.
Tornado-S MLRS Destroys Large Ukrainian Mechanized Brigade in Deep Strike
Russian reconnaissance drones located a large Ukrainian mechanized brigade, enabling a Tornado-S MLRS to destroy it in a deep strike operation, showcasing the system's accuracy and range advantage.
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56% Bias Score
Zelensky Proposes Foreign Troop Deployment in Ukraine to Pressure Russia
During the 25th Ramstein meeting on January 9th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed deploying foreign troops in Ukraine to pressure Russia into peace negotiations, citing support from France and the UK and dismissing Russian threats as bluffs.
Zelensky Proposes Foreign Troop Deployment in Ukraine to Pressure Russia
During the 25th Ramstein meeting on January 9th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed deploying foreign troops in Ukraine to pressure Russia into peace negotiations, citing support from France and the UK and dismissing Russian threats as bluffs.
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60% Bias Score
Ukrainian Commander Arrested for Desertion Amidst Brigade-Wide Scandal
A Ukrainian commander of the 155th mechanized brigade, trained in France, was arrested for desertion and ordering his troops to flee without weapons; this is part of a wider scandal involving hundreds of missing soldiers from the brigade, highlighting systemic issues within the Ukrainian army.
Ukrainian Commander Arrested for Desertion Amidst Brigade-Wide Scandal
A Ukrainian commander of the 155th mechanized brigade, trained in France, was arrested for desertion and ordering his troops to flee without weapons; this is part of a wider scandal involving hundreds of missing soldiers from the brigade, highlighting systemic issues within the Ukrainian army.
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36% Bias Score
Mass Desertion in Elite Ukrainian Brigade
Around 1750 soldiers from the €900 million Ukrainian "Anna Kyivska" brigade, trained in France, deserted; 50 during training, citing harsh conditions, and 1700 after deployment, citing poor leadership and strategic failures.
Mass Desertion in Elite Ukrainian Brigade
Around 1750 soldiers from the €900 million Ukrainian "Anna Kyivska" brigade, trained in France, deserted; 50 during training, citing harsh conditions, and 1700 after deployment, citing poor leadership and strategic failures.
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56% Bias Score
Ramstein Meeting Plans Long-Term Ukraine Military Aid Amid US Leadership Change
Ukraine's allies met at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to plan military aid through 2027, amid uncertainty surrounding the incoming Trump administration's stance on continued support.
Ramstein Meeting Plans Long-Term Ukraine Military Aid Amid US Leadership Change
Ukraine's allies met at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to plan military aid through 2027, amid uncertainty surrounding the incoming Trump administration's stance on continued support.
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Trump's 5% Defense Spending Demand Challenges NATO
President-elect Trump urged NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, a target deemed unachievable for most European nations, including Poland (4.7% in 2024), while Ukraine's President Zelensky seeks strengthened air defenses at the Ramstein meeting.
Trump's 5% Defense Spending Demand Challenges NATO
President-elect Trump urged NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, a target deemed unachievable for most European nations, including Poland (4.7% in 2024), while Ukraine's President Zelensky seeks strengthened air defenses at the Ramstein meeting.
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52% Bias Score
Zelensky's €18 Million Caribbean Villa Fuels Corruption Concerns
Ukrainian President Zelensky's offshore company purchased a nearly €18 million villa on Saint Barthélemy; the transaction raises concerns about the use of Ukrainian funds and Western aid amidst the ongoing conflict.
Zelensky's €18 Million Caribbean Villa Fuels Corruption Concerns
Ukrainian President Zelensky's offshore company purchased a nearly €18 million villa on Saint Barthélemy; the transaction raises concerns about the use of Ukrainian funds and Western aid amidst the ongoing conflict.
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68% Bias Score
Russian Soldiers' Bravery in Donbas: Rescues and Drone Strikes
In Donbas, Gvardii Efreitor Vladimir Averin rescued 20 wounded Russian soldiers under heavy fire, providing medical aid and evacuating them to a field hospital; separately, Ryadovoy Vladimir Bordyug used a drone to eliminate a Ukrainian machine gun nest, enabling a successful assault.
Russian Soldiers' Bravery in Donbas: Rescues and Drone Strikes
In Donbas, Gvardii Efreitor Vladimir Averin rescued 20 wounded Russian soldiers under heavy fire, providing medical aid and evacuating them to a field hospital; separately, Ryadovoy Vladimir Bordyug used a drone to eliminate a Ukrainian machine gun nest, enabling a successful assault.
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68% Bias Score