rbc.ua media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places rbc.ua as leaning left. We have seen it on 155 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is rbc.ua biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places rbc.ua as leaning left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is rbc.ua left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places rbc.ua as leaning left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is rbc.ua reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for rbc.ua are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What rbc.ua has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with rbc.ua’s own report linked underneath.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that new US sanctions against Russia lack legal basis and violate international law. The bill allows President Trump to impose tariffs up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy or helping Russia evade sanctions.
rbc.ua reported it asChina Has Responded Harshly to Sanctions Against Russia (opens rbc.ua 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.
rbc.ua reported it asThe U.S. House of Representatives Has Finally Passed the Sanctions Act Against the Russian Federation. (opens rbc.ua 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.
rbc.ua reported it asThe U.S. Exposed a Russian Network that Recruited People to Kill Ukraine's Supporters. (opens rbc.ua 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.
rbc.ua reported it asA Hell of a Blow to the Russian Federation and Its Allies: What Does the Grahame-Blumenthal Bill Provide For (opens rbc.ua in a new tab)
A former Google DeepMind employee has joined a growing chorus of AI researchers warning that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity. Bilal Chughtai stated that time may be running out to avoid this outcome.
rbc.ua reported it asPlaying People's Lives: Scientists Mass Dismissed From Google and OpenAI for Threatened I.E. (opens rbc.ua 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.
rbc.ua reported it asZelensky Wants Specifics From Trump About the Armistice with the Russian Federation. (opens rbc.ua 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.
rbc.ua reported it asJohnson and the EU Advisers Were Under Attack by Russian Drones at the Border, (opens rbc.ua in a new tab)
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated that trilateral negotiations concerning Ukraine could potentially resume in October. He stated that Russia does not rule out this possibility, though no specific dates have been set.
rbc.ua reported it asPutin Assessed the Chances of Holding Tripartite Talks on Ukraine (opens rbc.ua 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.
rbc.ua reported it asThe Russian Federation Struck Near the Ukrainian-Polish Border in Yagodina, (opens rbc.ua 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.
rbc.ua reported it asLavrov Refused to Stop the War to Negotiate with Ukraine. (opens rbc.ua in a new tab)
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
rbc.ua reported it asThe Drones Attacked a Key Oil Pipeline in Saudi Arabia, (opens rbc.ua in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
rbc.ua reported it asThe Record 45 Hours of Autonomy and the New Chip: Apple Showed iPhone 18 Pro (opens rbc.ua in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
rbc.ua reported it asThe Record 45 Hours of Autonomy and the New Chip: Apple Showed iPhone 18 Pro (opens rbc.ua in a new tab)
Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that a trilateral summit of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping could be held on the sidelines of the APEC meeting in Shenzhen on 18‑19 November 2026. The idea was discussed during a phone call on 8 September, but no outlet confirmed Trump’s attendance.
rbc.ua reported it asTrump, Putin and Xi could meet in China this November (opens rbc.ua 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.
rbc.ua reported it asThe Russian Federation Can Strike with New Ballistics in the Western Regions Before the End of the Year, (opens rbc.ua in a new tab)
Ukraine's military intelligence chief, Oleh Ivashchenko, stated Russia possesses sufficient resources to sustain its war effort through 2027 and 2028. He noted Russia's economic weakening but also highlighted ongoing personnel losses and a significant budget deficit.
rbc.ua reported it asRussia's "War Machine" Has "Absorbed" Another 10.7 Trillion Rubles. (opens rbc.ua 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.
rbc.ua reported it asGUR Soldiers Shot Down a Russian Aircraft in Crimea (opens rbc.ua in a new tab)
After six months, United States began offensive against Iran, pairing a naval blockade with sanctions that cut oil revenue and limit currency access. Treasury Secretary Bessant warned at G20 that Strait of Hormuz could become a worthless waterway within two years, and Iranian insiders say the pressure is testing Tehran's ability to withstand the squeeze.
rbc.ua reported it asDoes the US Tactic Work? Iran's Influence in the Strait of Hormuz Is Beginning to Wane, (opens rbc.ua 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.
rbc.ua reported it asThe US, Ukraine, and Europe Will Continue Negotiations: Zelenskyy Revealed Details (opens rbc.ua in a new tab)
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that member states must not tolerate deliberate hybrid warfare actions. He referenced a drone attack on a German airport and warned that critical infrastructure could be targeted.
rbc.ua reported it asTrump Asked Whether NATO Allies Would Be Helped to Counter Russia's Hybrid Attacks. (opens rbc.ua 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
We hold no ownership record for rbc.ua.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Ukraine
- Official site
- rbc.ua
- Seen publishing on
- rbc.ua, sport.rbc.ua, newsukraine.rbc.ua, styler.rbc.ua, wave.rbc.ua
- 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
- 155
- Reports listed
- 172
- We could read
- 18
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
154 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 18 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 65 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and rbc.ua ran the story anyway.
Across the 154 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than rbc.ua’s on 2 of them. Overall it filed a median of 19 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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