volksfreund.de media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places volksfreund.de in the centre. We have seen it on 194 published stories of ours.
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What volksfreund.de has been covering
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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that large‑scale oil, gas and mineral exploration will start soon in Greenland, claiming the island holds more readily available oil than almost any other country and is strategically unparalleled for US and European defence. A September security deal permits new US bases and a missile‑defence system, and former envoy Jeff Landry was named to push Greenland’s integration into the United States.
volksfreund.de reported it asArctic Island: Greenland Contradicts Trump: No Massive Oil Explorations (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
A Houthi missile hit Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, killing one person and wounding about twelve. Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia condemned the strike as a dangerous escalation. Japan's foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi also issued a statement of condemnation and condolences on 11 October.
volksfreund.de reported it asWar Against the Huthi: Fire at the Headquarters of Saudi Oil Company Aramco (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy and communications infrastructure, hitting facilities in Kyiv and Kharkiv. Russia's Defence Ministry stated the targets served military purposes, while Ukraine reported civilian deaths and injuries and a lack of prior warning from Western allies.
volksfreund.de reported it asUkraine War: Rockets Hit Kiev - Ukrainians Lament Missing Warning (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump stated that the Houthis in Yemen are 'behaving very badly'. He made the comments to reporters before leaving for Alaska, as a conflict escalation continues in Yemen following the breakdown of a 2022 truce.
volksfreund.de reported it asMiddle East: Trump Warns Huthi Militia: "I Will Never Forget (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
A giant cloud near Mars' Arsia Mons volcano forms daily through a process called homogeneous nucleation, where water vapor turns directly into ice. This method has never been observed in a planetary atmosphere before, challenging previous assumptions about cloud formation.
volksfreund.de reported it asGigantic Dimensions: Mars Cloud Deciphered: Researchers Find Mystery of Huge Phenomenon (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, has outlined a strategy for countering any attack on alliance members. The "theory of victory" involves a three-step approach to "block, blunt and break" an aggressor, amid ongoing warnings about potential Russian escalation.
volksfreund.de reported it asUkraine War: How NATO Wants to Ward Off an Attack in an Emergency (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has warned of a 'shadow war' targeting Germany, stating the threats are more extensive than those faced during the Cold War. The government is considering reforms to bolster its intelligence services in response to these concerns.
volksfreund.de reported it asSecurity Situation: Dobrindt: "Shadow War" to Destabilize Germany (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
The EU has added nearly 1,600 individuals and entities to its sanctions list against Russia. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated over half are linked to the ballistic missile production chain. This marks the largest single addition of entities since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
volksfreund.de reported it asUrkaine War: EU Imposes Record Sanctions on Russian War Workers (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
EU foreign ministers have agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia, targeting its military-industrial complex and missile production. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the measures, calling it the largest expansion of the EU sanctions list ever.
volksfreund.de reported it asUrkaine War: EU Imposes Record Sanctions on Russian War Workers (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
The European Union has approved its largest-ever package of sanctions against Russia, targeting over 1,600 individuals and entities. This comes as US President Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply diesel fuel to global markets, a move met with skepticism by European officials.
volksfreund.de reported it asUrkaine War: EU Imposes Record Sanctions on Russian War Workers (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
Hours after Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Russian forces attacked power plants and energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials confirmed the attacks and stated Russia had violated the truce.
volksfreund.de reported it asUkraine War: Trump Announces Ceasefire in Ukraine - Russians Attack (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
A missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured over 300, Saudi authorities reported. The Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels, while US President Donald Trump stated the US was evaluating joining strikes against the group.
volksfreund.de reported it asThe Situation at a Glance: At Least Twelve Deaths in the Event of an Attack on the Airport in Riyadh (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
Elon Musk has publicly supported Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Musk stated on X that Zelensky has "gone too far," a comment made in response to Trump's call for Ukraine to find a new president and his criticism of attacks on Russian oil refineries.
volksfreund.de reported it asUkraine War: Trump Calls for the Ukrainian President to Be Replaced (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine needs a new president capable of reaching an agreement with Russia and condemned Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded that President Zelensky has the support of the Ukrainian people and deserves backing.
volksfreund.de reported it asUkraine War: Trump Calls for the Ukrainian President to Be Replaced (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
The United Kingdom has introduced 38 new sanctions against Russia, targeting key sectors including oil companies, shadow fleet tankers, cryptocurrency exchanges, and suppliers of military equipment. The measures aim to restrict Russia's revenue and disrupt its ability to fund and equip its war in Ukraine.
volksfreund.de reported it asEnergy Crisis: Federal Government on Trump's Diesel Deal: No Oil From Russia (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
The United Kingdom has introduced 38 new sanctions against Russia, targeting key sectors including oil companies, shadow fleet tankers, cryptocurrency exchanges, and suppliers of military equipment. The measures aim to restrict Russia's revenue and disrupt its ability to fund and equip its war in Ukraine.
volksfreund.de reported it asTrump Announces Large Diesel Deliveries From Russia (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
Donald Trump announced an agreement for Russia to supply over 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, with further shipments planned. Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian special representative, stated the cooperation would benefit global markets.
volksfreund.de reported it asTrump Announces Large Diesel Deliveries From Russia (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant asserted the government possesses the legal authority to proceed with a diesel deal involving Russia. He stated the agreement is intended to reduce fuel prices for American consumers.
volksfreund.de reported it asTrump Announces Large Diesel Deliveries From Russia (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
Donald Trump has criticised the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay. He called the decision 'disgraceful and embarrassing' and an 'indelible stain' on Norway, claiming he had never heard of Pillay and that he deserved eight such awards for resolving conflicts.
volksfreund.de reported it asNobel Prizes: Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Lawyer Pillay From South Africa (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
President Donald Trump told a rally in Tennessee that Iran could step up attacks before the November 3 midterm elections, but the United States could end the conflict quickly. He added Washington might join Saudi Arabia in strikes after a Riyadh airport attack that killed 12 and injured 309.
volksfreund.de reported it asIran War: Trump: No Attacks on Iran up to Midterms in November (opens volksfreund.de in a new tab)
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Where it publishes from
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- Germany
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- volksfreund.de
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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
- 194
- Reports listed
- 204
- We could read
- 3
- First seen
- 29 August 2026
201 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 3 we could open, not on everything it published.
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Measured 14 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 14 October 2026. Ratings pulled 28 September 2026.
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