Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit Agreement, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine ended its natural gas transit agreement with Russia on December 31, 2023, impacting the gas supply of landlocked EU members like Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia, who previously relied on this route for Russian gas. While the EU claims preparedness, Slovakia threatened retaliatory measures, hi...
Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit Agreement, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine ended its natural gas transit agreement with Russia on December 31, 2023, impacting the gas supply of landlocked EU members like Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia, who previously relied on this route for Russian gas. While the EU claims preparedness, Slovakia threatened retaliatory measures, hi...
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40% Bias Score
Putin Celebrates 25 Years in Power, Declares 2025 "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland"
In a televised New Year's address, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared 2025 the "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland," honoring soldiers fighting in Ukraine, while expressing confidence in Russia's future despite ongoing conflict and economic challenges.
Putin Celebrates 25 Years in Power, Declares 2025 "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland"
In a televised New Year's address, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared 2025 the "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland," honoring soldiers fighting in Ukraine, while expressing confidence in Russia's future despite ongoing conflict and economic challenges.
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60% Bias Score
Royal Navy Shadows Russian Warships in North Sea
The Royal Navy deployed HMS Somerset and a helicopter on December 27 to shadow three Russian vessels (RFS Soobrazitelny, MV Sparta II, MV General Skobelev) for 500 miles in the North Sea and English Channel until December 31, demonstrating a response to Russia's assertive naval actions amid the Ukra...
Royal Navy Shadows Russian Warships in North Sea
The Royal Navy deployed HMS Somerset and a helicopter on December 27 to shadow three Russian vessels (RFS Soobrazitelny, MV Sparta II, MV General Skobelev) for 500 miles in the North Sea and English Channel until December 31, demonstrating a response to Russia's assertive naval actions amid the Ukra...
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Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
The expiration of a gas transit contract between Ukraine and Russia on January 1st, 2024, halted Russian gas deliveries through Ukraine to Europe, impacting countries like Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. While alternatives exist, higher gas prices and limited capacity create challenges, with Moldova...
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
The expiration of a gas transit contract between Ukraine and Russia on January 1st, 2024, halted Russian gas deliveries through Ukraine to Europe, impacting countries like Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. While alternatives exist, higher gas prices and limited capacity create challenges, with Moldova...
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40% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine, Impacting Moldova and Dividing EU
Russia has stopped supplying natural gas to Europe via Ukraine, causing power outages in Moldova's Transnistria and sparking varied reactions across the EU, ranging from celebration to concern about energy deficits.
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine, Impacting Moldova and Dividing EU
Russia has stopped supplying natural gas to Europe via Ukraine, causing power outages in Moldova's Transnistria and sparking varied reactions across the EU, ranging from celebration to concern about energy deficits.
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine's Full ICC Membership: New Rights, Obligations, and Challenges
Ukraine became a full member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on January 1st, 2025, after ratifying the Rome Statute; this grants Ukraine greater influence within the ICC but also introduces new obligations, including full cooperation with ICC investigations and rulings, while a seven-year ...
Ukraine's Full ICC Membership: New Rights, Obligations, and Challenges
Ukraine became a full member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on January 1st, 2025, after ratifying the Rome Statute; this grants Ukraine greater influence within the ICC but also introduces new obligations, including full cooperation with ICC investigations and rulings, while a seven-year ...
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36% Bias Score
Ukrainian Soldiers Celebrate New Year's Amidst Russian Attacks
Ukrainian soldiers in Vovhansk celebrated New Year's Eve in their positions while facing relentless Russian attacks; missile strikes hit Sumy, causing damage, and a Ukrainian drone successfully downed a Russian helicopter.
Ukrainian Soldiers Celebrate New Year's Amidst Russian Attacks
Ukrainian soldiers in Vovhansk celebrated New Year's Eve in their positions while facing relentless Russian attacks; missile strikes hit Sumy, causing damage, and a Ukrainian drone successfully downed a Russian helicopter.
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44% Bias Score
Russia's Luxury Goods Market Defies Sanctions
Despite sweeping Western sanctions following Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's affluent shoppers still readily access luxury Western goods through informal trade networks involving countries like Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, highlighting the limitations of sanctions enforcement and ...
Russia's Luxury Goods Market Defies Sanctions
Despite sweeping Western sanctions following Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's affluent shoppers still readily access luxury Western goods through informal trade networks involving countries like Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, highlighting the limitations of sanctions enforcement and ...
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52% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency Prioritizes Security Amidst Ukraine War
Poland begins its six-month term as president of the European Union Council, focusing on strengthening European security amidst the Ukraine war and following Hungary's controversial presidency; over 300 official meetings and numerous cultural events are planned.
Poland's EU Presidency Prioritizes Security Amidst Ukraine War
Poland begins its six-month term as president of the European Union Council, focusing on strengthening European security amidst the Ukraine war and following Hungary's controversial presidency; over 300 official meetings and numerous cultural events are planned.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Triggering Shortages and Geopolitical Tensions
Ukraine ended a gas transit deal with Russia on January 1st, 2024, halting gas flows to Europe and causing shortages, particularly in Moldova, which declared a state of emergency; the move is viewed by Ukraine as a major blow to Russia, while some neighboring countries like Slovakia threaten retalia...
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Triggering Shortages and Geopolitical Tensions
Ukraine ended a gas transit deal with Russia on January 1st, 2024, halting gas flows to Europe and causing shortages, particularly in Moldova, which declared a state of emergency; the move is viewed by Ukraine as a major blow to Russia, while some neighboring countries like Slovakia threaten retalia...
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Silent Majority: Victims of War, Not War Criminals
The article examines the experiences and sentiments of Russia's "silent majority"—millions who remained in the country throughout the war, prioritizing daily life over overt political engagement, and expressing a widespread desire for peace and an end to hostilities.
Russia's Silent Majority: Victims of War, Not War Criminals
The article examines the experiences and sentiments of Russia's "silent majority"—millions who remained in the country throughout the war, prioritizing daily life over overt political engagement, and expressing a widespread desire for peace and an end to hostilities.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
Russia stopped supplying natural gas through Ukraine to Central Europe on January 1, 2025, after the transit contract expired; Ukraine's decision aims to cut off Russian revenue funding the war, affecting countries like Slovakia, Czechia, and Hungary, while Austria feels prepared with alternative ro...
Russia Halts Gas Transit Through Ukraine
Russia stopped supplying natural gas through Ukraine to Central Europe on January 1, 2025, after the transit contract expired; Ukraine's decision aims to cut off Russian revenue funding the war, affecting countries like Slovakia, Czechia, and Hungary, while Austria feels prepared with alternative ro...
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36% Bias Score