Russia Captures Key Ukrainian City, Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive
Russia claimed to have captured the key Ukrainian city of Kurajove on Monday after a three-month battle, potentially accelerating its control over the Donetsk region; Ukraine simultaneously launched a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, controlling hundreds of square kilometers.
Russia Captures Key Ukrainian City, Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive
Russia claimed to have captured the key Ukrainian city of Kurajove on Monday after a three-month battle, potentially accelerating its control over the Donetsk region; Ukraine simultaneously launched a counteroffensive in Russia's Kursk region, controlling hundreds of square kilometers.
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40% Bias Score
Families of Mariupol Marines Protest Russia's Treatment of Prisoners
Relatives of approximately 1300 Ukrainian marines captured in Mariupol in spring 2022 protested in Kyiv on Monday, demanding their release and citing inhumane conditions in Russian captivity, including malnutrition, lack of medical care, and torture, despite limited information from the ICRC.
Families of Mariupol Marines Protest Russia's Treatment of Prisoners
Relatives of approximately 1300 Ukrainian marines captured in Mariupol in spring 2022 protested in Kyiv on Monday, demanding their release and citing inhumane conditions in Russian captivity, including malnutrition, lack of medical care, and torture, despite limited information from the ICRC.
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48% Bias Score
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: Legacy of France's National Front Founder
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the 96-year-old founder of France's National Front party, died; his daughter, Marine Le Pen, is a leading presidential contender; Le Pen's career was marked by controversial views and legal battles, yet his populist appeal brought the National Front significant electoral success.
Death of Jean-Marie Le Pen: Legacy of France's National Front Founder
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the 96-year-old founder of France's National Front party, died; his daughter, Marine Le Pen, is a leading presidential contender; Le Pen's career was marked by controversial views and legal battles, yet his populist appeal brought the National Front significant electoral success.
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48% Bias Score
Ukrainian Son Released From Russian Prison After Family Fled War
A Ukrainian family living in Washington state was reunited with their son, Roman Jr., who was released from a Russian prison after being captured in Mariupol in May 2022; the family fled Ukraine in February 2022 after Russia's invasion, and the son's release is part of a recent prisoner exchange bet...
Ukrainian Son Released From Russian Prison After Family Fled War
A Ukrainian family living in Washington state was reunited with their son, Roman Jr., who was released from a Russian prison after being captured in Mariupol in May 2022; the family fled Ukraine in February 2022 after Russia's invasion, and the son's release is part of a recent prisoner exchange bet...
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20% Bias Score
Odessa Paintings Find Refuge in Berlin
Berlin's Gemäldegalerie currently displays 60 paintings rescued from the Odessa Museum of Western and Eastern Art in an exhibition titled "From Odessa to Berlin," showcasing a dialogue between Ukrainian and Berlin art from the 16th to 19th centuries, with free admission for Ukrainians and plans for ...
Odessa Paintings Find Refuge in Berlin
Berlin's Gemäldegalerie currently displays 60 paintings rescued from the Odessa Museum of Western and Eastern Art in an exhibition titled "From Odessa to Berlin," showcasing a dialogue between Ukrainian and Berlin art from the 16th to 19th centuries, with free admission for Ukrainians and plans for ...
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32% Bias Score
Busifikatsiya": Ukraine's Word of the Year Reflects War's Societal Impact
Ukraine's word of the year 2024 is "busifikatsiya," a neologism for expedited forced mobilization, chosen by the Myslovo dictionary for its reflection of societal concerns stemming from the ongoing war. Other contenders included terms related to military service, war fatigue, and negotiations.
Busifikatsiya": Ukraine's Word of the Year Reflects War's Societal Impact
Ukraine's word of the year 2024 is "busifikatsiya," a neologism for expedited forced mobilization, chosen by the Myslovo dictionary for its reflection of societal concerns stemming from the ongoing war. Other contenders included terms related to military service, war fatigue, and negotiations.
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20% Bias Score
Slovakia-Ukraine Energy Dispute Escalates After Meeting Cancellation
A planned meeting between Slovakian and Ukrainian officials in Brussels to discuss energy security concerns following the end of a Russian gas transit deal was canceled amid accusations of non-attendance, leading to threats from Slovakia's prime minister.
Slovakia-Ukraine Energy Dispute Escalates After Meeting Cancellation
A planned meeting between Slovakian and Ukrainian officials in Brussels to discuss energy security concerns following the end of a Russian gas transit deal was canceled amid accusations of non-attendance, leading to threats from Slovakia's prime minister.
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56% Bias Score
Kerch Strait Oil Spill Kills 32 Dolphins
A fuel oil spill from two damaged tankers in the Kerch Strait has resulted in the deaths of 32 dolphins, with an additional 29 cetaceans found dead, possibly prior to the spill; over 96,000 tons of contaminated materials have been removed from shorelines.
Kerch Strait Oil Spill Kills 32 Dolphins
A fuel oil spill from two damaged tankers in the Kerch Strait has resulted in the deaths of 32 dolphins, with an additional 29 cetaceans found dead, possibly prior to the spill; over 96,000 tons of contaminated materials have been removed from shorelines.
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28% Bias Score
Ukraine Launches New Kursk Offensive Amidst Uncertainty
A new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region, launched a day after the initial incursion, is raising concerns about its objectives and potential implications amidst ongoing conflict. Russia reports repelling the attack, while the Ukraine remains silent.
Ukraine Launches New Kursk Offensive Amidst Uncertainty
A new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region, launched a day after the initial incursion, is raising concerns about its objectives and potential implications amidst ongoing conflict. Russia reports repelling the attack, while the Ukraine remains silent.
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32% Bias Score
Ukraine Strikes Russian Command Post, Eliminates North Korean Soldiers
On January 7th, Ukrainian forces conducted a precision strike on a Russian command post near Bila, Kursk Oblast, resulting in the reported elimination of 13 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; the UAF stated that such strikes are a necessary part of their operations and they will contin...
Ukraine Strikes Russian Command Post, Eliminates North Korean Soldiers
On January 7th, Ukrainian forces conducted a precision strike on a Russian command post near Bila, Kursk Oblast, resulting in the reported elimination of 13 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; the UAF stated that such strikes are a necessary part of their operations and they will contin...
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52% Bias Score
Ukrainian Soldiers Desert During French Training
Several dozen Ukrainian soldiers deserted during training in France, prompting an admission of "problems" from Ukraine's land forces commander. The incident involved a brigade of 2,300 Ukrainian soldiers training in France, many of whom were conscripts with no combat experience.
Ukrainian Soldiers Desert During French Training
Several dozen Ukrainian soldiers deserted during training in France, prompting an admission of "problems" from Ukraine's land forces commander. The incident involved a brigade of 2,300 Ukrainian soldiers training in France, many of whom were conscripts with no combat experience.
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40% Bias Score
Russian Soldiers' Heroism Prevents Losses in Ukraine
During the special military operation, Private Stanislav Kladov shot down an enemy FPV drone protecting his unit, while Private Andrey Plyusnin, despite being outnumbered, neutralized an enemy ambush, ensuring his unit's safe passage. Both actions prevented losses and highlight individual heroism an...
Russian Soldiers' Heroism Prevents Losses in Ukraine
During the special military operation, Private Stanislav Kladov shot down an enemy FPV drone protecting his unit, while Private Andrey Plyusnin, despite being outnumbered, neutralized an enemy ambush, ensuring his unit's safe passage. Both actions prevented losses and highlight individual heroism an...
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56% Bias Score