delfi.lv media bias and reliability
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Japan has lodged a formal protest with Moscow after Russia placed four subsidiaries of Japan Tobacco Inc. under temporary Russian control. Tokyo is demanding the immediate withdrawal of the measure, citing the need to protect Japanese business interests.
delfi.lv reported it asPutin Takes over Assets of Winston and Camel Manufacturer in Russia (opens delfi.lv 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.
delfi.lv reported it asUkraine and Russia Will Meet for Talks in Abu Dhabi Next Week, Mediated by the US, Vitkoff Announces (opens delfi.lv 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.
delfi.lv reported it asUS Embassy Warns of Possible Terrorist Attack at Moscow Museum (opens delfi.lv 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.
delfi.lv reported it asGroup Photo at G20 Meeting Canceled After Several Countries Refuse to Pose with Lavrov (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The call, prepared in consultation with Ukraine, discussed options for ending the war and preceded planned peace talks.
delfi.lv reported it asZelensky Comments on Putin's Conversation with Stubbs and Steri (opens delfi.lv 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.
delfi.lv reported it asDictator Putin Spoke with the Leaders of Finland and Norway on the Phone (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
A localized ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, brokered by First Lady Melania Trump, began on Tuesday to facilitate humanitarian aid. This comes as President Zelenskyy reported a significant overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones.
delfi.lv reported it asA Ceasefire Has Come Into Effect in Oleškis for the Evacuation of People. (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
Ukraine launched a missile attack on the industrial zone of Yelets, Lipetsk region, on 25 October 2026. A female paramedic was injured and hospitalized. The 'Energia' plant, which produces batteries for military equipment, was targeted. Some Russian sources claim British Storm Shadow missiles were used.
delfi.lv reported it asRussian Factory "Energiya" Burns, Where It Produces Batteries for "Iskander" Missiles (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
France deployed thousands of police officers to manage protests over living costs and school funding. A planned march in Paris was rerouted to the city's southeastern edge, with authorities citing concerns over potential unrest and damage to businesses.
delfi.lv reported it asProtests in France: Nearly 1,000 People Arrested on Saturday (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
Wall Street Journal sources say Elon Musk directed a reduction in Starshield capacity for Ukraine. Defence Minister Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon did not order the change. Senators are seeking a briefing on the matter before 1 November, prompting a political dispute.
delfi.lv reported it asWhat Are the Alternatives? Professor Explains Whether It Is Possible to Replace the Starshield Mask in Ukraine (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his country received only 24 Patriot interceptor missiles from the United States in the past 90 days. He contrasted this with the approximately 2,000 missiles delivered to the Middle East during an 84-hour period and stated Ukraine needs about 350 missiles monthly.
delfi.lv reported it asWhat Are the Alternatives? Professor Explains Whether It Is Possible to Replace the Starshield Mask in Ukraine (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
Russia has indicated readiness to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States after November 4. Presidential adviser Yuri Ushakov described the potential next round as exploratory, suggesting initial meetings might not yield significant outcomes.
delfi.lv reported it asKiev and Moscow Express Readiness to Resume Trilateral Talks (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
Russia's position on an energy truce with Ukraine remains unchanged, with Moscow seeking lasting peace rather than a temporary ceasefire, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. His remarks precede a meeting between President Putin and US special representative Steve Witkoff.
delfi.lv reported it asKiev and Moscow Express Readiness to Resume Trilateral Talks (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
Preparations have begun for a trilateral summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and US President Donald Trump. The meeting is planned for the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, in November. Putin's attendance at a December G20 summit in Miami is contingent on APEC outcomes.
delfi.lv reported it asKiev and Moscow Express Readiness to Resume Trilateral Talks (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
A major security vulnerability discovered in the PHP programming language has led to widespread alerts and the precautionary shutdown of numerous websites globally. Developers are releasing patches to address the flaws.
delfi.lv reported it asCritical Vulnerabilities Discovered in PHP Software (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are reportedly travelling to Norway this week for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is also expected to attend the tentative meetings, which come as tensions rise between Washington and Kyiv.
delfi.lv reported it asVitkoff to Meet with Zelensky and European Leaders in Norway; Then Head to Russia (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
Russia's Kremlin has called for an urgent resumption of dialogue with the United States on strategic nuclear stability, stating the world is in an unprecedented situation without a legal framework. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov also hopes for a meeting between President Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff soon.
delfi.lv reported it asVitkoff to Meet with Zelensky and European Leaders in Norway; Then Head to Russia (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
The Trump administration has not approved the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth neither formally rejecting nor approving the requests. Ukraine faces a severe shortage of these missiles amid escalating Russian attacks.
delfi.lv reported it asPentagon Delays Delivery of Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Media Reports (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the United States is delaying some vital military supplies, including Patriot missiles that Ukraine has already paid for. He attributed these delays to the US Department of Defense and unfulfilled political agreements, suggesting a potential shift in US priorities.
delfi.lv reported it asPentagon Delays Delivery of Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Media Reports (opens delfi.lv in a new tab)
Russia launched a significant coordinated assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, striking more than 15 critical electricity generation and transmission facilities. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that emergency restoration is underway and warned Russia is attempting to cause a widespread blackout before winter.
delfi.lv reported it asTrump Suspends Law on Broad US Sanctions and Tariffs Against Russia (opens delfi.lv 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
- 54
- Reports listed
- 56
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
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Across the 54 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than delfi.lv’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 26 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 7 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 6 November 2026. Ratings pulled 8 October 2026.
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