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 241 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.
Youssef Siher, a 30-year-old Italian of Moroccan origin, has been identified by Italian intelligence services as the alleged creator of the Instagram page 'Movement 17 October'. He is being investigated for incitement to commit crimes.
RTVI reported it as"Isolate and Detain": In Italy, the "Brain" of Unrest in Milan and More than 300 People Were Detained (opens RTVI in a new tab)
A Russian drone strike hit a Turkish-owned civilian cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing two people and injuring several crew members. The ship was carrying corn from Ukraine and heading to Italy when it was attacked.
RTVI reported it asThe Drones Attacked Two Vessels From Bulgaria: One Sunken, the Crew Looking For (opens RTVI in a new tab)
August Hanning, former chief of Germany's foreign intelligence service (BND), has been arrested on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason. He is accused of passing nearly 2,000 sensitive documents to his former office manager for financial gain.
RTVI reported it asEx-Head of German Intelligence Arrested on Suspicion of Treason and Espionage (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that Iran could destroy Los Angeles and San Diego, calling it a small price to pay in connection with the war and rising commodity prices. The audience responded with applause. The US president did not offer further explanation.
RTVI reported it as"Let Los Angeles Be Destroyed": Trump's Words About Iran Caused a Scandal (opens RTVI in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has approved a firing‑squad execution for Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people and wounded 32 in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting. The decision follows a recommendation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.
RTVI reported it as"The Day of Justice" Trump Approved the Murder of a Murderer From Fort Hood Base. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia has reduced its official selling price for Arab Light crude oil to Asia for November, setting it at $5 a barrel below the average of Oman and Dubai prices. This move contrasts with expectations of a price increase and represents the widest discount since June 2020.
RTVI reported it asEurope Prepares Trade Arms Against China, Saudis Lower Oil Prices, Brazil's Markets Put Bolsonar on What the World's Media Say. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
A helicopter crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday, October 5, 2026. The exact number of people on board and casualties remain unconfirmed, though many are feared dead. An investigation into the incident is underway.
RTVI reported it asNo One Survived: a Military Aircraft Crashed in Nigeria with 32 People on Board (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Germany's intelligence chief, Martin Jäger, has warned of a new, more dangerous quality of threat from Russia, stating that Germany is in danger of entering into a violent conflict with Moscow. He described Russia as waging a 'shadow war' against Germany, citing an attempted attack in Leipzig as an example of the threat.
RTVI reported it as"A New, More Dangerous Dimension": the Head of Intelligence of the FRG Warned of a Conflict with Russia (opens RTVI in a new tab)
President Donald Trump is visiting Grand Island, Nebraska, for a campaign rally. The visit comes as Nebraska ranchers express anger over the administration's plan to increase foreign beef imports, a policy Senator Pete Ricketts has stated is not helping local ranchers.
RTVI reported it as"I Have No Idea What It Is": Trump Signed a Red Diesel Decree at a Rally. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
NATO is developing a new strategy, 'Theory of Victory,' to counter a potential Russian attack on its eastern flank. The plan focuses on integrating drones, unmanned systems, and artificial intelligence with traditional military forces and is set to be presented in Poland on October 12th.
RTVI reported it asNATO Has Developed a Theory of Victory over Russia: What Is Known About This Document (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Thousands of Brazilian students marched in downtown Rio de Janeiro to protest against the possibility of Flávio Bolsonaro winning the presidency. He will face Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a runoff election on October 25.
RTVI reported it as"Brix's Action Will Diminish": What Brazil Expects After the Election in the Event of Bolsonar's Victory (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Between 400 and 500 schools in France are expected to close fully or partially on Monday, October 5, due to ongoing student protests. Education Minister Edouard Geffray stated that security conditions have not been met for these closures.
RTVI reported it as"Fired or Destroyed": Hundreds of Schools in France Are Closed because of Adolescent Protests (opens RTVI in a new tab)
An investigation by the Joint Chiefs of Staff has concluded that a soldier's injury in the Demilitarized Zone was caused by a landmine planted by the North Korean military south of the Military Demarcation Line. The findings were confirmed by military authorities.
RTVI reported it asMines 10 Metres Abroad: Seoul Accused the DPRK of Wounding the Military (opens RTVI in a new tab)
The Spanish government plans to re-approve two housing decrees that were previously rejected by Congress. These decrees will be presented to the Permanent Council, a smaller parliamentary body, which the government believes it can pass without the opposition of parties like Junts.
RTVI reported it asSanchez Announced Early Elections in Spain on 29 November (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for November 29. The move comes after his government's housing proposals were rejected by the Congress of Deputies, a defeat that has led to speculation about Sánchez's political future.
RTVI reported it asSanchez Announced Early Elections in Spain on 29 November (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Russia's Ministry of Defence announced it will intensify attacks on military and industrial facilities in Ukraine. This statement follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's vow to increase strikes on Russian oil refineries, which Moscow claims is the reason for its escalated actions.
RTVI reported it asDOD Responded to Zelensky's Threats. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced Ukraine's intention to target Russian oil refineries in retaliation for Moscow's alleged new doctrine of striking civilian infrastructure. He stated Ukraine would not target civilians but would respond to attacks on energy facilities.
RTVI reported it asDOD Responded to Zelensky's Threats. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Germany has pledged approximately €1 billion in military aid and an energy support package to Ukraine. The announcement came during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Kyiv, which was targeted by Russian drone attacks, including a strike on the Northern Bridge.
RTVI reported it asMerz Suddenly Came to Kiev and Promised Ukraine Thousands of Drones. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Germany has announced a new aid package for Ukraine valued at over 1.3 billion euros. The package includes military support, with a portion designated for interceptor drones, and aid for Ukraine's energy sector. President Zelensky and Chancellor Merz met in Kyiv on October 4, 2026.
RTVI reported it asMerz Suddenly Came to Kiev and Promised Ukraine Thousands of Drones. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv in early October 2026, pledging ongoing support for Ukraine. The visit occurred amidst Germany's energy crisis and domestic political challenges for Merz's party, drawing criticism from some German politicians.
RTVI reported it asMerz Suddenly Came to Kiev and Promised Ukraine Thousands of Drones. (opens RTVI in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed RTVI. We asked on 4 October 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
- 241
- Reports listed
- 248
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
248 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 241 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 23 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 2 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 29 October 2026. Ratings pulled 4 October 2026.
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