censor.net media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places censor.net as leaning left. We have seen it on 341 published stories of ours.
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Is censor.net biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places censor.net as leaning left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is censor.net left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places censor.net as leaning left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is censor.net reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for censor.net are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What censor.net has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with censor.net’s own report linked underneath.
The Multinational Force for Ukraine (MNF-U), led by France and the UK, is conducting its first major exercise, Koalicja, in Poland from November 9-22. Approximately 2,800 soldiers from ten nations are participating to test the force's deployment and operational capabilities.
censor.net reported it as“Coalition of the Willing” Will Hold the First Military Exercises in Poland: 2,800 Troops From 10 Countries Will Be Involved (opens censor.net in a new tab)
The United States has been pressing since September to resume Russian natural gas exports to Europe through pipelines that cross Ukraine. This initiative is reportedly part of talks aimed at securing a ceasefire over energy facilities, with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff said to have proposed the idea.
censor.net reported it asIt Is Impossible to Restore the Transit of Russian Gas to Europe Through Ukraine, (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is in close contact with mediators regarding a seven-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump denied directing peace talks but approved outreach for medical supplies.
censor.net reported it asAircraft Carriers and 17 Warships: Trump Increases Pressure on Iran (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that the US has neutralized much of Iran's military but still needs to address one or two targets, including a suspected nuclear site. He suggested these could be dealt with quickly.
censor.net reported it asThe United States Can Destroy the Remains of Iranian Facilities in 10 Minutes, (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia used a humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky to strengthen military positions, rotate units, and replenish ammunition. Sky News documented Russian movements and supplies during the period. Russia reportedly refused to extend the ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira spoke briefly at a G20 meeting in Atlanta and agreed to meet again before the G20 leaders summit in Miami in December. A Brazilian official downplayed tensions over Brazil's failure to approve a US ambassador pick.
censor.net reported it asRubio Does Not Rule Out Inviting Zelensky to G20 Summit in Miami, but Trump's Decision (opens censor.net in a new tab)
A summit between Canada and the European Union in Montreal has concluded. Digital trade was a key topic on the agenda for the meeting hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
censor.net reported it asCanada and the EU Form a New Alliance Against the Backdrop of Global Instability: Other Countries Are Invited to Join (opens censor.net in a new tab)
The US Embassy in Moscow issued a warning about a credible threat of a mass casualty event at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve. Russia's FSB confirmed receiving the information and stated that appropriate measures are being taken.
censor.net reported it asThe US Embassy Announced the Threat of a Terrorist Attack with Mass Casualties in Moscow: It Could Happen Today (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated he believes a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is nearing completion. He suggested a deal could be finalized at the G20 summit in December, which is scheduled to take place at his resort in Doral, Florida.
censor.net reported it asWe Are Approaching the Conclusion of an Agreement on the War in Ukraine, (opens censor.net in a new tab)
The United States cancelled a planned group photo at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta due to deep rifts among member nations. Several European diplomats objected to standing alongside Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, leading to the cancellation.
censor.net reported it asG20 Summit Cancelled Joint Photo Due to Lavrov's Presence (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul. Discussions focused on bilateral relations, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and security in the Black Sea region. A joint press conference was anticipated following their meeting.
censor.net reported it asZelenskyy confirms visit to Turkey: We are working to bring all diplomatic prospects to fruition (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Russian strikes on energy infrastructure left hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians without power on Sunday, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Meanwhile, Russian authorities reported significant damage to an industrial facility in the Nizhny Novgorod region following a Ukrainian drone attack.
censor.net reported it asEmergency power cuts introduced in Dnipro and Dniprovskyi area (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has stated he will not moderate his criticism of Vladimir Putin, calling him a dictator who kills women and children. This comes after reports that the Pentagon asked Baltic states not to provoke Russia.
censor.net reported it asEstonian Prime Minister Michal refused to tone down his rhetoric regarding Russia: "Putin is a dictator" (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Moscow for talks, with assurances of safety. Ukrainian officials confirmed Zelensky's readiness for a meeting and a partial ceasefire, though they noted Russia's continued attacks.
censor.net reported it asPutin is open to dialogue with everyone, including Macron and Merz, (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Pentagon officials have asked several NATO countries, including Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, to tone down their public rhetoric regarding the threat posed by Russia. The request stems from concerns that some European statements have undermined continental security.
censor.net reported it asPentagon asked Baltic states to be more restrained in their statements regarding threat from Russian Federation, (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potential security issue on its platform. Stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle have frozen billions of dollars in assets connected to the incident, while Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao stated user funds remain safe.
censor.net reported it asBinance Hack Possible: Tether and Circle Freeze Nearly $2 Billion, Exchange Investigates Incident (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on 28 October 2026. They discussed regional tensions, the Ukraine war, and bilateral ties, with Turkey reiterating its support for diplomatic solutions.
censor.net reported it asErdogan Told Trump About Turkey's Readiness to Contribute to Ukraine-Russia Talks (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 30, 2026, for a G20 Foreign Ministers meeting. He plans to use the forum to call for the lifting of international sanctions against Russia. The meeting is a precursor to a larger G20 leaders' summit in Miami.
censor.net reported it asSanctioned Lavrov Will Come to the United States for a Meeting of Foreign Ministers of G20 Countries, (opens censor.net in a new tab)
US Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, in an effort to restart peace negotiations and prevent potential US bombings. President Donald Trump has denied directing Vance to initiate these talks.
censor.net reported it asVance, on Behalf of Trump, Sent a Letter to Iran to Resume Talks (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Russian strikes on energy infrastructure left hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians without power on Sunday, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Meanwhile, Russian authorities reported significant damage to an industrial facility in the Nizhny Novgorod region following a Ukrainian drone attack.
censor.net reported it asThere Are No Emergency Situations with Light in Kiev, Hourly Outage Schedules Are in Effect, (opens censor.net in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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Who owns it
- Yurii ButusovBillionairedirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Kyiv, Kyiv City Municipality, Kyiv City Region, Ukraine
- Official site
- censor.net
- Seen publishing on
- censor.net
- Access
- Free to read
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
- 341
- Reports listed
- 397
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
397 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 172 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and censor.net ran the story anyway.
Across the 341 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than censor.net’s on 10 of them. Overall it filed a median of 18 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 4 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 4 November 2026. Ratings pulled 7 October 2026.
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