Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in the centre. We have seen it on 33 published stories of ours.
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Is Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty biased?
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Is Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in the centre. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty’s own report linked underneath.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that record voter turnout in the recent parliamentary elections demonstrated public support for the authorities' agenda and the armed forces. The ruling United Russia party maintained its majority in the national parliament.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asRussia’s Ruling Party Again Benefits From Millions of Statistically Anomalous Votes (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
EU member states have provisionally agreed to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman. Ukraine's Foreign Minister stated this move is unacceptable and would send the wrong message to Moscow.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asEU Reportedly Set To Remove Sanctions On Russian Oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Russia launched over 2,000 attack drones, 1,700 guided aerial bombs, and 19 missiles against Ukraine in the past week. The attacks targeted civilian and critical infrastructure across multiple regions, including a drone strike on a monastery that killed a priest.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asUkraine Strikes Moscow On Final Day Of Russia Parliamentary Elections (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, targeting oil refineries and logistics facilities. The assault occurred on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, with reports differing on the number of drones used and casualties.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asUkraine Strikes Moscow On Final Day Of Russia Parliamentary Elections (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle bomb at a mosque within Kohat’s police headquarters on 18 September 2026. At least 20‑21 people died, most of them police officers, and dozens were injured. President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack and Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Pakistan.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asAt Least 20 Killed In Suicide Attack On Police Headquarters In Northwestern Pakistan (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress toward establishing a US military base in Poland. He stated the location would be announced soon and described the potential base as a historic step for the US-Poland alliance. Polish President Karol Nawrocki was credited for his leadership.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asUS, Poland Making Progress On Permanent American Army Base, Trump Says (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty 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.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asFresh Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine As US House Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Moscow (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty 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.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asFresh Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine As US House Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Moscow (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has advanced a bill that could allow President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas. The bill, which previously passed the Senate, is set for a final vote.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asUS Congress Passes Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill, Sends It To Trump (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty 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.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asRussia Sanctions Bill Clears Another Hurdle, Heads Toward Final Vote In US Congress (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty 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.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asExplosive-Laden Drone Shot Down Over Lithuania As Russia, Ukraine Trade Strikes (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that Russian forces could occupy the entire Donbas region within months. Jared Kushner expressed doubt about Putin's claims, reminding him that similar statements were made a year prior. Both Kyiv and Moscow are reportedly frustrated with Witkoff.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asTrump Says Russia, Ukraine Agree To Halt Strikes On Energy Targets (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty 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.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asTrump Tells Kyiv To Stop Attacks On Russian Diesel As Moscow's Drones Strike Near Polish Border (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
Several merchant vessels were targeted by gunfire in the northern Gulf and Gulf of Oman during military activity. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the incidents but could not confirm casualties or environmental damage. Iran has claimed responsibility for attacking some vessels.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asUS, Iran Trade Strikes On Shipping As Oil Prices Surge Above $100 A Barrel (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
Jordan's armed forces stated that 18 out of 20 ballistic missiles launched from Iran were intercepted and destroyed by air defence systems. Two missiles landed in unpopulated areas without causing casualties. Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted a US military base in Jordan.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asTehran Targets US Base In Jordan After Iranian Oil Tankers Sunk (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
A US strike in southern Iran hit a wedding celebration, killing at least four people, including a child, and wounding over 50, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. US Central Command confirmed strikes on IRGC targets.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asWhat We Know About Iran's Claims Of US Strike Hitting Wedding Party (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
US Central Command announced strikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets on 1 September 2026 after IRGC attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait, UAE, Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq. Trump said the campaign would not last long but warned Iran against rebuilding radar and missile systems.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asTrump Says Renewed Military Campaign Against Iran Won't Last 'Too Long' (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig airport on August 4-5. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement, suggesting Germany fabricated evidence to address domestic political issues. Germany closed Russia's consulate and cultural center in Bonn and summoned its ambassador.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asGermany Says Russia Behind 'Hybrid Attack' At Leipzig Airport (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek. They agreed to continue economic and trade relations despite US pressure and discussed the fragility of the Iran-US ceasefire memorandum.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asPutin, Pezeshkian Reaffirm Moscow-Tehran Alliance Amid US-Iran War (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a "detailed and constructive" call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss plans for their visit to Ukraine aimed at advancing peace efforts. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also stated Turkey is pushing for a new grain export agreement.
Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty reported it asZelenskyy Briefed By Trump Envoys, While Russia Makes Surprise G20 Appearance (opens Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty in a new tab)
Who says so
One organisation has published a rating for this outlet. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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Who owns it
- RFE/RL, Inc.Independentdirect owner
Where it publishes from
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
- 33
- Reports listed
- 33
- We could read
- 2
- First seen
- 9 August 2026
31 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 2 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 33 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Radio Free Europe/ RadioLiberty: its report arrived a median of 19 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 24 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 24 September 2026. Ratings pulled 10 September 2026.
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