Russia

Story gist: Donald Trump stated he hopes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will approve a US plan to settle the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump described Zelensky as bluffing to secure a better deal.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Meduza frames Trump’s comment as ‘Zelensky must approve this,’ emphasizing obligation and calling it the ‘Russian-Ukrainian war,’ implying pressure on Ukraine. Center Interfax neutrally reports Trump’s hope for Zelensky’s agreement without added interpretation. Right-leaning URA.RU stresses Trump’s view of Zelensky bluffing for a favorable deal, portraying the Ukrainian leader skeptically.

Story gist: The US Treasury Department permitted transactions with Russian banks for the Paks-2 nuclear power project in Hungary.

Bias summary: No left-leaning coverage present. Center outlets like Interfax frame factually as US permission for specific transactions with Russian banks tied to Paks-2. Right-leaning sources like Finance Mail emphasize US confirmation of Hungary’s exemption from anti-Russian sanctions, quoting FM Sijjarto to highlight geopolitical relief.

Story gist: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that a peace plan proposed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for Ukraine was discussed before a meeting in Alaska. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation, describing it as a difficult choice between loss of dignity or loss of a key partner.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Meduza emphasizes Zelensky’s dramatic address, framing Ukraine’s situation as a historic, pivotal moment with a ‘very difficult choice.’ Center BBC neutrally reports Zelensky’s dilemma of ‘loss of dignity or key partner’ in response to the U.S. plan. Right-leaning outlets are absent, omitting potential support for Trump’s plan or criticism of Zelensky.

Story gist: Russian authorities added Evgenia Chichvarkina and Viktor Shenderovich to the federal list of terrorists and extremists.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Meduza frames the inclusion with quotes around ‘terrorists and extremists’ and notes ‘in Russia,’ implying skepticism or absurdity. Center Interfax uses neutral, headline-matching language without emphasis. Right-leaning outlets absent, lacking perspective that might defend the decision or highlight alleged extremism.

Story gist: Nine residents of Russia’s Saratov Oblast were reported killed on the fronts of the special military operation (SVO). Specific cases include five regional residents, one a nursing home employee, and Balakovo’s Sergey Treshin.

Bias summary: No left-leaning coverage, omitting the story and absent anti-war or critical framing of casualties. Center outlets neutrally list five deaths, emphasizing a civilian nursing home worker among victims. Right-leaning sources highlight individual SVO participant Sergey Treshin’s frontline death with respectful, heroic tone.