Scholz in Kyiv: Balancing Act Amid Ukraine's NATO Bid
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv amid Ukraine's push for NATO membership, facing resistance from key allies like the US and Germany; Scholz balances arms support with preventing direct NATO involvement, creating tension with Ukraine and fueling debate during Germany's election campaign.
Scholz in Kyiv: Balancing Act Amid Ukraine's NATO Bid
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv amid Ukraine's push for NATO membership, facing resistance from key allies like the US and Germany; Scholz balances arms support with preventing direct NATO involvement, creating tension with Ukraine and fueling debate during Germany's election campaign.
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56% Bias Score
Hezbollah Weakened After Ceasefire with Israel
Following a year-long conflict, Hezbollah and Israel reached a ceasefire, leaving Hezbollah significantly weakened due to heavy losses of fighters and infrastructure, despite continuing its political and social presence in Lebanon.
Hezbollah Weakened After Ceasefire with Israel
Following a year-long conflict, Hezbollah and Israel reached a ceasefire, leaving Hezbollah significantly weakened due to heavy losses of fighters and infrastructure, despite continuing its political and social presence in Lebanon.
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48% Bias Score
Israeli-American Soldier Confirmed Dead in Gaza
Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier from Long Island, was confirmed dead by the IDF on Monday after being killed in the October 7 Hamas attack in Gaza; his family is grieving and seeking the return of his body.
Israeli-American Soldier Confirmed Dead in Gaza
Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier from Long Island, was confirmed dead by the IDF on Monday after being killed in the October 7 Hamas attack in Gaza; his family is grieving and seeking the return of his body.
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52% Bias Score
Russia Approves Record Military Budget Amid Ukraine War
Russia's 2025 budget allocates a record $145 billion (32.5%) to military spending, exceeding this year's allocation and reflecting Moscow's intensified war effort in Ukraine amid recent battlefield gains and rising casualties on both sides.
Russia Approves Record Military Budget Amid Ukraine War
Russia's 2025 budget allocates a record $145 billion (32.5%) to military spending, exceeding this year's allocation and reflecting Moscow's intensified war effort in Ukraine amid recent battlefield gains and rising casualties on both sides.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Approves Record \$145 Billion Military Budget for 2025
Russia approved a record \$145 billion military budget for 2025, allocating 32.5% to defense, reflecting Moscow's continued commitment to the war in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict and Western support for Kyiv.
Russia Approves Record \$145 Billion Military Budget for 2025
Russia approved a record \$145 billion military budget for 2025, allocating 32.5% to defense, reflecting Moscow's continued commitment to the war in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict and Western support for Kyiv.
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40% Bias Score
EU reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine
On their first day in office, EU Council President António Costa and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine, including financial aid, progress on EU accession talks, and work on the 15th package of Russia sanctions, aiming for monthly €1....
EU reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine
On their first day in office, EU Council President António Costa and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine, including financial aid, progress on EU accession talks, and work on the 15th package of Russia sanctions, aiming for monthly €1....
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32% Bias Score
Germany Pledges €650 Million More in Military Aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv on December 2nd, 2024, pledging €650 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, bringing the total to approximately €28 billion since February 2022, amidst ongoing Russian attacks and concerns about the upcoming US presidential transition.
Germany Pledges €650 Million More in Military Aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv on December 2nd, 2024, pledging €650 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, bringing the total to approximately €28 billion since February 2022, amidst ongoing Russian attacks and concerns about the upcoming US presidential transition.
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Prepares Major Offensive Amidst Peace Talks
Ukraine is preparing a large-scale military offensive, potentially timed for Christmas, overseen by President Zelenskyy, despite his recent peace overtures; this follows significant military aid from Germany and other European nations, and suggests a low probability of peaceful resolution, potential...
Ukraine Prepares Major Offensive Amidst Peace Talks
Ukraine is preparing a large-scale military offensive, potentially timed for Christmas, overseen by President Zelenskyy, despite his recent peace overtures; this follows significant military aid from Germany and other European nations, and suggests a low probability of peaceful resolution, potential...
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56% Bias Score
EU Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks and US Aid Uncertainty
EU leaders Costa and Kallas visited Ukraine on December 1st, 2023, to reaffirm strong support amid intensified Russian attacks causing widespread power outages and casualties, and uncertainty about future US aid.
EU Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks and US Aid Uncertainty
EU leaders Costa and Kallas visited Ukraine on December 1st, 2023, to reaffirm strong support amid intensified Russian attacks causing widespread power outages and casualties, and uncertainty about future US aid.
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40% Bias Score
White House Denies Reports of US Nuclear Weapons Transfer to Ukraine
The White House denies reports that the US is considering providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons, rejecting claims made by unidentified Western officials; this follows Ukraine's 1994 relinquishment of its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security assurances under the Budapest Memorandum.
White House Denies Reports of US Nuclear Weapons Transfer to Ukraine
The White House denies reports that the US is considering providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons, rejecting claims made by unidentified Western officials; this follows Ukraine's 1994 relinquishment of its nuclear arsenal in exchange for security assurances under the Budapest Memorandum.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Intensifies Aerial Attacks on Ukraine, Targeting Energy Grid Amid Winter
During a week of intensified attacks, Russia launched approximately 500 bombs, 660 drones, and 120 missiles into Ukraine, targeting its energy grid and causing civilian casualties, while the US and EU pledge continued support.
Russia Intensifies Aerial Attacks on Ukraine, Targeting Energy Grid Amid Winter
During a week of intensified attacks, Russia launched approximately 500 bombs, 660 drones, and 120 missiles into Ukraine, targeting its energy grid and causing civilian casualties, while the US and EU pledge continued support.
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60% Bias Score
EU President Visits Kyiv, Reaffirms Support Amidst War and Uncertain Future
On his first day as President of the European Council, António Costa visited Kyiv with senior EU officials, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and providing €4.2 billion in aid from frozen Russian assets while acknowledging the ongoing challenges and uncertainties abou...
EU President Visits Kyiv, Reaffirms Support Amidst War and Uncertain Future
On his first day as President of the European Council, António Costa visited Kyiv with senior EU officials, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and providing €4.2 billion in aid from frozen Russian assets while acknowledging the ongoing challenges and uncertainties abou...
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60% Bias Score