RTVI media bias and reliability
RTVI is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 138 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is RTVI biased?
RTVI is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is RTVI left or right?
RTVI is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is RTVI reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for RTVI. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What RTVI has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with RTVI’s own report linked underneath.
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The vote creates a gap in oversight as the sanctions themselves remain in effect.
RTVI reported it asRussia and China Left Sanctions on Iran without UN Observers (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has returned to the social media platform X after an absence of more than two years. He posted a message stating 'I'm back' and a photo from Sydney, Australia.
RTVI reported it asAssange Broke His Social Media Silence for the First Time in Two Years. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
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.
RTVI reported it as"China and India: Who Are the Targets of the U.S. "Had" Sanctions Act (opens RTVI in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a sanctions package aimed at Russia over its war in Ukraine. The bill includes warnings of 100% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil and targets the country's 'shadow fleet' of tankers. The Kremlin stated these measures will make peace talks harder.
RTVI reported it asThe Kremlin Called the Consequences of the U.S. "Had Sanctions" Against Russia. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
The US has named India, China, and Pakistan among 23 countries designated as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing nations for fiscal year 2027. The determination acknowledges India's efforts to combat opium cultivation but identifies Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, and Colombia as having failed counternarcotics obligations.
RTVI reported it asTrump Left India on the U.S. Drug List, and Immediately Praised Narendra Modi. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
RTVI reported it as"A Hostile Act": Trump Threatened the EU with Heavy Tariffs because of Canada (opens RTVI 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.
RTVI reported it as"Hell Sanctions": U.S. Congress Approved Taxes up to 100% for Russian Oil (opens RTVI 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.
RTVI reported it asColonel Yuri and Ko: U.S. Authorities Accused Five People of Working for Russian Intelligence Services (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a televised address to the nation on September 16 at 6 p.m. Moscow time. The speech is in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the president's speech.
RTVI reported it as"Contribution to Russia's Victory": Putin Made an Appeal in the Run-up to the State Elections (opens RTVI in a new tab)
US envoy John Coale has arrived in Minsk to meet with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The talks are focused on negotiating the release of political prisoners. Coale's visit follows a trip to Lithuania and a previous successful negotiation that led to the release of 250 prisoners.
RTVI reported it as25 Releases and Minus Two Sanctions: Minsk and Washington Agreed on New Steps (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Russian Major General Anton Grunis has been killed in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces. Grunis commanded the 4th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade and had reported to Vladimir Putin about the alleged capture of Konstantinovka.
RTVI reported it as"Left Hero": Alaudinov Reported the Death of General Grunis. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
RTVI reported it as$32 Million for the Explosion: South Korea Won an Unusual Trial From the DPRK (opens RTVI in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
RTVI reported it asThe United States Is Preparing 40,000 2,000-Pound Aerial Bombs to Israel (opens RTVI in a new tab)
In parts of Africa, rainmakers who perform rituals for rainfall are facing increased violence from farmers struggling with unpredictable weather patterns attributed to climate change. This has led to assaults, and in some cases, deaths.
RTVI reported it asDidn't Cause the Rain, Paid with His Life: in Africa, the "Weather Spellers" Are Killed. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
A Pentagon inspector general's report has detailed the financial and material costs of the Iran war, estimating expenses at $33.4 billion as of June 29. The report also highlighted significant damage to U.S. bases and aircraft, alongside strategic inventory shortfalls for munitions.
RTVI reported it asHundreds of Buildings, Dozens of Planes and Expensive Drones: US Calculated Damage Due to the War with Iran (opens RTVI in a new tab)
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.
RTVI reported it asPatrushev Threatened Poland with Disappearance in Two or Three Days in the Event of a War with Russia. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Poland's state energy company Orlen lost $230 million in a failed attempt to purchase Venezuelan oil in late 2023. The deal involved intermediaries and cryptocurrency payments, bypassing US sanctions, but Orlen received only a fraction of the oil it paid for.
RTVI reported it asPoland Lost Almost $400 Million Trying to Buy Oil From Venezuela for a Flash Drive Crypt. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Kim Jong Un has pledged to expand and deepen cooperation with Russia in a message to Vladimir Putin. The North Korean leader expressed confidence in Russia's victory in Ukraine and promised unwavering support.
RTVI reported it asKim Jong Eun Promised Putin Victory and Glory in Response to His Congratulations. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
RTVI reported it asSpace Is Becoming a New Battlefield: the US Has Openly Acknowledged the Presence of Weapons in Orbit. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
RTVI reported it asSpace Is Becoming a New Battlefield: the US Has Openly Acknowledged the Presence of Weapons in Orbit. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed RTVI. We asked on 4 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for RTVI.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Moscow, Russia, Russia
- Official site
- rtvi.com
- Seen publishing on
- rtvi.com
- 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
- 138
- Reports listed
- 141
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
141 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.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. RTVI has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 138 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than RTVI’s on 1 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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