Zelenskyy Urges Unified US-EU Support for Ukraine Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Aid Cuts
During a visit to Brussels, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged continued US-EU support for his war-torn country, expressing concern over President-elect Trump's plans to cut military aid and emphasizing the need for air defense systems and humanitarian assistance, while facing potential obstacles f...
Zelenskyy Urges Unified US-EU Support for Ukraine Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Aid Cuts
During a visit to Brussels, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged continued US-EU support for his war-torn country, expressing concern over President-elect Trump's plans to cut military aid and emphasizing the need for air defense systems and humanitarian assistance, while facing potential obstacles f...
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40% Bias Score
Zelenskyy and Yermak's Insults Eliminate Any Chance of Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin's press conference with harsh insults and profanity, aiming to eliminate the possibility of peace negotiations and prolonging the conflict.
Zelenskyy and Yermak's Insults Eliminate Any Chance of Peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin's press conference with harsh insults and profanity, aiming to eliminate the possibility of peace negotiations and prolonging the conflict.
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64% Bias Score
Putin's Press Conference: Claims of Military Superiority and Admission of Security Failures
During his annual press conference, Vladimir Putin discussed the war in Ukraine, claiming that the "Oreshnik" missile system is undefeatable, justifying the invasion by citing broken agreements, and admitting to security failures, such as the assassination of General Kirillov.
Putin's Press Conference: Claims of Military Superiority and Admission of Security Failures
During his annual press conference, Vladimir Putin discussed the war in Ukraine, claiming that the "Oreshnik" missile system is undefeatable, justifying the invasion by citing broken agreements, and admitting to security failures, such as the assassination of General Kirillov.
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56% Bias Score
Putin Reports Positive Russian Economic Outlook Amidst War and Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a positive economic outlook for 2024, predicting 3.9 percent GDP growth despite Western sanctions and high inflation (9.2-9.3 percent), contrasting this with Germany's zero growth and highlighting Russia's ongoing military actions in Ukraine.
Putin Reports Positive Russian Economic Outlook Amidst War and Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a positive economic outlook for 2024, predicting 3.9 percent GDP growth despite Western sanctions and high inflation (9.2-9.3 percent), contrasting this with Germany's zero growth and highlighting Russia's ongoing military actions in Ukraine.
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64% Bias Score
Ukraine Confirms Involvement in Assassination of Russian General in Moscow
A 29-year-old Uzbekistani man confessed to assassinating Russian General Igor Kirillov in Moscow on December 18th, 2023, via a remote-detonated bomb, claiming he was recruited by the Ukrainian SBU.
Ukraine Confirms Involvement in Assassination of Russian General in Moscow
A 29-year-old Uzbekistani man confessed to assassinating Russian General Igor Kirillov in Moscow on December 18th, 2023, via a remote-detonated bomb, claiming he was recruited by the Ukrainian SBU.
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44% Bias Score
Moscow Bombing Kills Top Russian General
A bomb hidden on an electric scooter killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, chief of Russia's Radiation, Biological and Chemical Protection Forces, and his assistant in Moscow on Tuesday; a suspect, Akhmad Kurbanov, allegedly confessed to being recruited by Ukrainian special services.
Moscow Bombing Kills Top Russian General
A bomb hidden on an electric scooter killed Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, chief of Russia's Radiation, Biological and Chemical Protection Forces, and his assistant in Moscow on Tuesday; a suspect, Akhmad Kurbanov, allegedly confessed to being recruited by Ukrainian special services.
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52% Bias Score
Putin Open to Talks with Trump on Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on December 19, 2024, his readiness to hold talks with US President-elect Donald Trump at any time, expressing confidence in Russia's military position while emphasizing the need for long-term peace secured with guarantees for Russia and its citizens.
Putin Open to Talks with Trump on Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on December 19, 2024, his readiness to hold talks with US President-elect Donald Trump at any time, expressing confidence in Russia's military position while emphasizing the need for long-term peace secured with guarantees for Russia and its citizens.
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44% Bias Score
Russia: New Law on Migrant Children, Moscow's Recruitment Shift, General's Death, and Economic Woes
In December 2024, Meduza reported on a new Russian law requiring migrant children to pass a Russian language test before school, potentially affecting 1% of schoolchildren; reduced military recruitment in Moscow due to sufficient recruits and equipment shortages; the killing of General Kirillov; and...
Russia: New Law on Migrant Children, Moscow's Recruitment Shift, General's Death, and Economic Woes
In December 2024, Meduza reported on a new Russian law requiring migrant children to pass a Russian language test before school, potentially affecting 1% of schoolchildren; reduced military recruitment in Moscow due to sufficient recruits and equipment shortages; the killing of General Kirillov; and...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine Transfers Military Specialists to Infantry Amid Personnel Shortage
Due to a critical shortage of infantry soldiers, the Ukrainian army is transferring trained specialists from other branches, despite concerns about reduced effectiveness and potential for increased desertion, according to military sources.
Ukraine Transfers Military Specialists to Infantry Amid Personnel Shortage
Due to a critical shortage of infantry soldiers, the Ukrainian army is transferring trained specialists from other branches, despite concerns about reduced effectiveness and potential for increased desertion, according to military sources.
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48% Bias Score
North Korean Assault in Kursk Oblast Results in Heavy Casualties
Last weekend, the North Korean 11th Army Corps launched a series of attacks against Ukrainian positions in a 250-square-mile salient in Russia's Kursk Oblast, suffering heavy casualtiesāestimates place losses as high as 200 dead and woundedāin a series of failed assaults.
North Korean Assault in Kursk Oblast Results in Heavy Casualties
Last weekend, the North Korean 11th Army Corps launched a series of attacks against Ukrainian positions in a 250-square-mile salient in Russia's Kursk Oblast, suffering heavy casualtiesāestimates place losses as high as 200 dead and woundedāin a series of failed assaults.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Deploys 200,000+ Domestic Drones, Plans 30,000 More
Ukraine has deployed over 200,000 domestically produced drones this month, alongside Western equipment, while aiming to produce 30,000 long-range drones next year to target Russian infrastructure, amid ongoing conflict and escalating rhetoric from Russia.
Ukraine Deploys 200,000+ Domestic Drones, Plans 30,000 More
Ukraine has deployed over 200,000 domestically produced drones this month, alongside Western equipment, while aiming to produce 30,000 long-range drones next year to target Russian infrastructure, amid ongoing conflict and escalating rhetoric from Russia.
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52% Bias Score
Top Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing; Ukraine Implicated
On Tuesday, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, chief of the Russian troops protecting against atomic, biological, and chemical weapons, was killed by a bomb near his Moscow home; his aide also died; Russia's FSB claims a 1995-born Uzbek man confessed to receiving the bomb from Ukraine's SBU.
Top Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing; Ukraine Implicated
On Tuesday, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, chief of the Russian troops protecting against atomic, biological, and chemical weapons, was killed by a bomb near his Moscow home; his aide also died; Russia's FSB claims a 1995-born Uzbek man confessed to receiving the bomb from Ukraine's SBU.
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40% Bias Score