Trump Announces High-Level Talks with Kremlin on Ukraine War
On January 31st, President Trump announced "very serious discussions" between his administration and the Kremlin about the war in Ukraine, expressing hope for a direct conversation with President Putin to end the conflict, despite previously denying such contact.
Trump Announces High-Level Talks with Kremlin on Ukraine War
On January 31st, President Trump announced "very serious discussions" between his administration and the Kremlin about the war in Ukraine, expressing hope for a direct conversation with President Putin to end the conflict, despite previously denying such contact.
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40% Bias Score
Kremlin Anxious Over Delayed Trump-Putin Phone Call
Russia is concerned about the delayed phone call between Presidents Putin and Trump, almost two weeks after Trump's inauguration; this delay impacts crucial issues such as the Ukraine war, NATO expansion, and arms control, and is further complicated by the delayed appointment of the new Russian amba...
Kremlin Anxious Over Delayed Trump-Putin Phone Call
Russia is concerned about the delayed phone call between Presidents Putin and Trump, almost two weeks after Trump's inauguration; this delay impacts crucial issues such as the Ukraine war, NATO expansion, and arms control, and is further complicated by the delayed appointment of the new Russian amba...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Stalled Communication with Kremlin Amidst Ukraine War
Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Trump administration has not yet contacted the Kremlin, while Russia remains prepared to negotiate but favors a protracted conflict due to their robust war economy and anticipation of ineffective sanctions.
Trump Administration's Stalled Communication with Kremlin Amidst Ukraine War
Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Trump administration has not yet contacted the Kremlin, while Russia remains prepared to negotiate but favors a protracted conflict due to their robust war economy and anticipation of ineffective sanctions.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Executive Orders to Delay Tax Refunds
President Trump's executive orders mandating a return-to-office policy and imposing a hiring freeze on federal employees will likely delay tax refunds this year, impacting the IRS's ability to process returns efficiently due to reduced staffing and operational challenges.
Trump's Executive Orders to Delay Tax Refunds
President Trump's executive orders mandating a return-to-office policy and imposing a hiring freeze on federal employees will likely delay tax refunds this year, impacting the IRS's ability to process returns efficiently due to reduced staffing and operational challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Ruble Strengthens Amidst Diverging Expert Opinions on Contributing Factors
The Russian ruble is strengthening due to a confluence of factors, including upcoming tax payments, high interest rates, and potential US-Russia agreements to resolve the Ukrainian conflict; however, experts disagree on the relative importance of internal vs. external factors, with forecasts ranging...
Ruble Strengthens Amidst Diverging Expert Opinions on Contributing Factors
The Russian ruble is strengthening due to a confluence of factors, including upcoming tax payments, high interest rates, and potential US-Russia agreements to resolve the Ukrainian conflict; however, experts disagree on the relative importance of internal vs. external factors, with forecasts ranging...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration: Butina Predicts Protracted Ukraine Conflict, US-China Confrontation
Donald Trump's inauguration as US President will begin at 8 PM Moscow time on January 20th; Russian lawmaker Maria Butina, who accurately predicted his victory, attributes his win to anti-establishment sentiment and high gas prices under Biden, forecasting a protracted resolution to the Ukraine conf...
Trump's Inauguration: Butina Predicts Protracted Ukraine Conflict, US-China Confrontation
Donald Trump's inauguration as US President will begin at 8 PM Moscow time on January 20th; Russian lawmaker Maria Butina, who accurately predicted his victory, attributes his win to anti-establishment sentiment and high gas prices under Biden, forecasting a protracted resolution to the Ukraine conf...
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68% Bias Score
Zelensky Warns Against US-Russia Negotiations Excluding Ukraine
Zelensky warned against US-Russia negotiations on Ukraine without Ukrainian participation, fearing it would endanger his government and potentially trigger internal conflict due to the war's unpopularity among some Ukrainians.
Zelensky Warns Against US-Russia Negotiations Excluding Ukraine
Zelensky warned against US-Russia negotiations on Ukraine without Ukrainian participation, fearing it would endanger his government and potentially trigger internal conflict due to the war's unpopularity among some Ukrainians.
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64% Bias Score
Mid-Air Collision Near Reagan Airport Kills at Least 18
A Bombardier plane collided with a military helicopter near Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Airport on Wednesday night, killing at least 18 people; the recovery operation is ongoing in extremely difficult conditions.
Mid-Air Collision Near Reagan Airport Kills at Least 18
A Bombardier plane collided with a military helicopter near Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Airport on Wednesday night, killing at least 18 people; the recovery operation is ongoing in extremely difficult conditions.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Russia with Oil Price Collapse, Seeks Putin Meeting on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump threatened Russia with collapsing oil prices while simultaneously seeking an immediate meeting with Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine; Russia responded that it had not yet received concrete proposals, while behind-the-scenes negotiations are suspected to be taking pl...
Trump Threatens Russia with Oil Price Collapse, Seeks Putin Meeting on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump threatened Russia with collapsing oil prices while simultaneously seeking an immediate meeting with Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine; Russia responded that it had not yet received concrete proposals, while behind-the-scenes negotiations are suspected to be taking pl...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Seeks 100-Day Resolution to Ukraine Conflict
President Trump gave Secretary of State Rubio 100 days to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict with Russia, marking a policy shift involving potential concessions and a review of arms supplies to Ukraine.
Trump Seeks 100-Day Resolution to Ukraine Conflict
President Trump gave Secretary of State Rubio 100 days to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict with Russia, marking a policy shift involving potential concessions and a review of arms supplies to Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Xi and Putin Strengthen Ties Amid Trump's Second Term
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2025, discussing strengthening their bilateral ties and coordinating efforts in multilateral forums, amid the backdrop of Donald Trump's second term as US president.
Xi and Putin Strengthen Ties Amid Trump's Second Term
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2025, discussing strengthening their bilateral ties and coordinating efforts in multilateral forums, amid the backdrop of Donald Trump's second term as US president.
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40% Bias Score
US May Offer Space Cooperation to Russia for Ukraine Peace
The Hill reports a potential US proposal to Russia: re-engage in space cooperation, including Artemis, in exchange for peace in Ukraine. President-elect Trump wants to meet Putin immediately after his inauguration. Russia is ready for talks, but no formal offers have been received.
US May Offer Space Cooperation to Russia for Ukraine Peace
The Hill reports a potential US proposal to Russia: re-engage in space cooperation, including Artemis, in exchange for peace in Ukraine. President-elect Trump wants to meet Putin immediately after his inauguration. Russia is ready for talks, but no formal offers have been received.
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48% Bias Score