5 канал media bias and reliability
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What 5 канал has been covering
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Nikolay Patrushev, an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Poland would cease to exist within two to three days if it attacked Russia. He made the comments in response to Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski's assertions about Poland's potential to defeat Russia militarily.
5 канал reported it asSikorski Responds to Kremlin's Threats to “Destroy Poland in 2-3 Days” (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
5 канал reported it asThe US House of Representatives Approved a Package of “Hellish Sanctions” (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
Russia launched missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, injuring at least 19 people, including children. Ukrainian forces responded with overnight strikes targeting an oil refinery in Yaroslavl and a military airfield in Rostov.
5 канал reported it asNight Attack on Kyiv: 12 Injured, Including Two Children (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
Russian airstrikes hit Kyiv and Odesa, injuring at least 13 people and damaging buildings including residential structures, warehouses, and a gas station. A child was among those wounded in Odesa.
5 канал reported it asNight Attack on Kyiv: 12 Injured, Including Two Children (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region following a Ukrainian drone attack. The fire was extinguished, and regional officials reported that 65 drones were shot down over the area.
5 канал reported it asUkrainian Strikes Shut Down Two Russian Refineries: Reuters Reported the Extent of Damage (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging five individuals linked to Russian intelligence services with plotting targeted killings in the United States and European nations supporting Ukraine. The FBI announced it disrupted the alleged plot.
5 канал reported it asPrepared Terrorist Attacks in Europe and Murders in the United States: the Ministry of Justice Exposed the Russian Network of Agents (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
5 канал reported it asThe United States Is Preparing to Finally Adopt “Hellish Sanctions” Against the Aggressor (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas announced that an explosive device was found on a drone shot down over Lithuania and has been neutralized. The drone had entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and was downed by Italian fighter jets.
5 канал reported it asNATO Fighters Shot Down a Drone over the Territory of Lithuania for the First Time: Details of the Incident (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced that Washington is in discussions with Ukraine regarding the potential transfer of a license to produce a less advanced version of Patriot missiles. Canada is also reportedly considering joining a significant European financial aid package for Ukraine.
5 канал reported it asTrump Allowed Production of Missiles for Patriot in Ukraine, but with One Restriction (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced the country's diesel production. Three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries cut production or halted operations entirely in September due to damage from these strikes.
5 канал reported it asTrump's Statement Was Premature: Ukraine and Russia Have Not yet Agreed a Deal (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
5 канал reported it asVirgin Transport 8 Passenger Ship Capsizes in Indonesia: There Are Dead,129 People Missing (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European officials had travelled on a train that passed through the area shortly before the attack, according to reports. Poland's Prime Minister warned of intensified Russian attacks.
5 канал reported it asRussia Attacked a Passenger Train 2 Km From the Border with Poland and a Gas Station Near the “Yagodin” PP (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced the country's diesel production. Three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries cut production or halted operations entirely in September due to damage from these strikes.
5 канал reported it asRussia Will Not Stop Hostilities Against Ukraine for the Duration of the Talks (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
Russia resumed drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, after a three-day pause. The strikes killed at least four people and injured 83 across the country, according to Ukrainian officials.
5 канал reported it asRussians Attacked Kiev: 2 Dead, There Are Casualties (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
Russia resumed drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, after a three-day pause. The strikes killed at least four people and injured 83 across the country, according to Ukrainian officials.
5 канал reported it asBritain Allocates More than €100 Million for “Winter” Package of Air Defense Assets for Ukraine (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate said its Active Operations Department struck a Russian Su‑24 in temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of 7 September. Video shows tail number 49; the extent of damage is still being evaluated.
5 канал reported it asGift for the Day of Military Intelligence: GUR Hit a Russian Plane in the Temporarily Occupied Crimea (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a potential ceasefire, while Russian missiles struck airports near Kyiv.
5 канал reported it asWe Are Preparing the Next Meetings and Communication: Zelensky Held a Meeting on the Results of Negotiations with Representatives of Trump (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
The Kremlin has stated it does not rule out resuming trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States. However, Russian officials indicated it is too early to discuss specific locations or dates for any potential negotiations.
5 канал reported it asOn September 7, Trump Will Hold Telephone Talks with Putin and Zelensky (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a potential ceasefire, while Russian missiles struck airports near Kyiv.
5 канал reported it asThree Years of Roses: The Messenger Trump Said So. (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that US negotiators are expected to visit both Kyiv and Moscow soon. Preliminary dates have been set for these meetings, which Zelensky described as very important for resolving the ongoing conflict.
5 канал reported it asUkraine Expects Trump Representatives in Kyiv in the Coming Days (opens 5 канал in a new tab)
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 77
- Reports listed
- 87
- We could read
- 2
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
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Across the 77 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than 5 канал’s on 4 of them. Overall it filed a median of 16 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 3 September 2026.
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