Russia Withdraws Troops from Syria Amidst Negotiations and Libyan Port Pursuit
Following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia is conducting a large-scale military withdrawal from Syria, beginning last week, shifting its focus toward securing a Libyan port amidst negotiations with Syrian rebels to retain its key bases in Syria.
Russia Withdraws Troops from Syria Amidst Negotiations and Libyan Port Pursuit
Following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Russia is conducting a large-scale military withdrawal from Syria, beginning last week, shifting its focus toward securing a Libyan port amidst negotiations with Syrian rebels to retain its key bases in Syria.
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44% Bias Score
Mali: HRW Accuses Russian Mercenaries, Malian Army of Killing Civilians
A Human Rights Watch report details the killing of at least 32 civilians and burning of 100 homes by Russian mercenaries and the Malian army since May 2024, alongside similar abuses by Islamist groups, amid a deteriorating security situation and a lack of accountability.
Mali: HRW Accuses Russian Mercenaries, Malian Army of Killing Civilians
A Human Rights Watch report details the killing of at least 32 civilians and burning of 100 homes by Russian mercenaries and the Malian army since May 2024, alongside similar abuses by Islamist groups, amid a deteriorating security situation and a lack of accountability.
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48% Bias Score
Assad's Flight Exposes Limits of Russia's Global Power
The unexpected flight of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left Russia scrambling to secure its military bases in Tartus and Khmeimim, crucial for its operations in the Mediterranean and Africa, forcing a change in rhetoric and revealing limitations in its foreign policy.
Assad's Flight Exposes Limits of Russia's Global Power
The unexpected flight of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has left Russia scrambling to secure its military bases in Tartus and Khmeimim, crucial for its operations in the Mediterranean and Africa, forcing a change in rhetoric and revealing limitations in its foreign policy.
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40% Bias Score
Rebel Offensive in Aleppo Underscores Russia's Diminished Influence in Syria
Rebels captured a Russian military advisory office in Aleppo, Syria, in a surprise offensive, marking a significant setback for the Assad regime and Russia, who had previously celebrated reclaiming the city in 2016; the offensive comes amid reduced Russian military presence in Syria due to the Ukrai...
Rebel Offensive in Aleppo Underscores Russia's Diminished Influence in Syria
Rebels captured a Russian military advisory office in Aleppo, Syria, in a surprise offensive, marking a significant setback for the Assad regime and Russia, who had previously celebrated reclaiming the city in 2016; the offensive comes amid reduced Russian military presence in Syria due to the Ukrai...
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36% Bias Score
Russia Negotiates Fate of Syrian Military Bases Amidst Government Collapse
Facing the collapse of the Syrian government, Russia is negotiating the future of its Tartus naval base and Hmeymim airbase, crucial for its Middle East and African operations, while facing complex logistical challenges for a potential evacuation.
Russia Negotiates Fate of Syrian Military Bases Amidst Government Collapse
Facing the collapse of the Syrian government, Russia is negotiating the future of its Tartus naval base and Hmeymim airbase, crucial for its Middle East and African operations, while facing complex logistical challenges for a potential evacuation.
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36% Bias Score
"Prigojine and Outkine Statue Unveiled in Bangui, Underscoring Wagner's Continued African Presence"
"A bronze statue of Evgueni Prigojine and Dmitri Outkine was unveiled in Bangui, Central African Republic, on December 3, 2023, signifying the enduring influence of the Wagner Group despite the death of its leader and Russia's efforts to integrate its operations into the Africa Corps."
"Prigojine and Outkine Statue Unveiled in Bangui, Underscoring Wagner's Continued African Presence"
"A bronze statue of Evgueni Prigojine and Dmitri Outkine was unveiled in Bangui, Central African Republic, on December 3, 2023, signifying the enduring influence of the Wagner Group despite the death of its leader and Russia's efforts to integrate its operations into the Africa Corps."
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48% Bias Score
Russia's Syria Losses: 543 Deaths Exceed Official Count
BBC News investigation reveals at least 543 deaths of Russian military personnel and Wagner PMC mercenaries in Syria from 2015 to 2024, significantly exceeding the official count of 116 and highlighting the loss of elite specialists.
Russia's Syria Losses: 543 Deaths Exceed Official Count
BBC News investigation reveals at least 543 deaths of Russian military personnel and Wagner PMC mercenaries in Syria from 2015 to 2024, significantly exceeding the official count of 116 and highlighting the loss of elite specialists.
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40% Bias Score
Chad Ends Defense Pact With France, French Troops to Withdraw
Chad is ending its defense agreement with France, leading to the withdrawal of roughly 1,000 French soldiers and warplanes from the country; this follows a closer relationship with Russia and other nations.
Chad Ends Defense Pact With France, French Troops to Withdraw
Chad is ending its defense agreement with France, leading to the withdrawal of roughly 1,000 French soldiers and warplanes from the country; this follows a closer relationship with Russia and other nations.
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40% Bias Score