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Moscow
MediaBias News has published 16 stories involving Moscow, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · UkraineRussia seeks extradition of nine ICC officials convicted in absentia
Russia's General Prosecutor's Office has requested the extradition of nine International Criminal Court (ICC) representatives from the Netherlands and other countries. These officials were convicted in absentia by a Moscow court in December 2025 on charges including illegal prosecution and detention.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 50 · Hype 40
Conflict & Security · UkrainePutin says peace proposals on table, blames Ukraine for attacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that all peace proposals for the war in Ukraine remain on the table. However, he accused Ukraine of launching attacks on Moscow and polling stations, suggesting this would lead to a sustained response from Russia.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesZelensky says he would visit Moscow 'on a rocket'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to a Russian journalist's question about visiting Moscow by saying he would go "on a rocket." The exchange occurred on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated the remark was not interpreted as a refusal.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 68
Conflict & Security · RussiaUkraine launches drone attack on Moscow during Russian elections
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.
Russia3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · RussiaZelensky says Ukraine used new ballistic missiles on Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine deployed cruise and new ballistic missiles, including the Pelican (FP-7), in an attack on the Moscow region. He claimed the strikes hit a major Russian oil industry facility and a logistics center, impacting billions of dollars supporting the war effort. This marks the first reported use of the Pelican missile in an attack on Moscow.
Russia4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · UkrainePutin told US envoys Russia could take Donbas in months, Kushner doubted claim
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.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · UkraineBurnham and Trump agree to continue Ukraine ceasefire talks
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump have agreed on the need to continue working towards a ceasefire in Ukraine. The leaders spoke by phone on Monday, with Downing Street stating the UK's support for Ukraine and recent US-led peace negotiations was reiterated.
Ukraine5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · European UnionTrump says Putin will not attack NATO
Donald Trump has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not intend to attack NATO territory. He also confirmed that US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are travelling to Russia and Ukraine with a proposal to end the war.
European Union3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · RussiaSouth Korea Scrambles Jets After Russian Aircraft Enter Air Defence Zone
South Korea announced it scrambled fighter jets after multiple Russian military aircraft entered its air defence identification zone. The aircraft did not violate sovereign airspace, marking the second such incident in recent weeks.
Russia3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41![US President Donald Trump, left, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe [File: Nathan Howard/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-07-31T200758Z_16775392_RC27PMAYEP67_RTRMADP_3_USA-TRUMP-1787674505.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Conflict & Security · RussiaCIA Director John Ratcliffe Reportedly Visited Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe was reportedly in Moscow for meetings, according to US media. The Kremlin stated no talks with US envoys were scheduled for that week. A US military aircraft flew from Riga to Moscow.
Russia3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · RussiaIndia's S. Jaishankar meets Putin in Moscow
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Jaishankar conveyed a personal message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed economic cooperation, trade, energy, and nuclear cooperation.
Russia2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · RussiaMoscow fuel stations cap sales as Ukraine drone strikes cut Russian supply
Moscow fuel stations have reintroduced purchase limits of 30 to 60 litres per vehicle after Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries and high seasonal demand reduced supply. The Russian Ministry of Energy acknowledged ongoing shortages in some regions on 14 August 2026.
Russia4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 65 · Hype 25
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian strikes kill ten in Kharkiv as Ukraine launches drone barrage on Moscow
Russian missile strikes on the Kharkiv region killed ten people and injured at least 17, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukraine launched 147 drones at Moscow, where 620 were intercepted. Attacks also hit Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 67 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · Middle EastSyrian Airlines resumes Damascus-Moscow flights after 18-month suspension
A Syrian Airlines flight from Damascus landed at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport on 16 August 2026, marking the first passenger service between the two cities in over 18 months. The route, suspended in December 2024, resumed with a return flight later the same day. Outlets diverged on whether the resumption signals political normalisation or commercial demand.
Middle East5 min readTrust 64 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · RussiaUkraine launches 600 drones at Moscow, injuring three
Over 600 Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow overnight, with more than 200 shot down, according to Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin. Three people were injured. A separate drone entered Romanian airspace and was intercepted by a Spanish F-18 fighter. Reports vary on the scale and focus of the attacks.
Russia5 min readTrust 76 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · RussiaRussian embassy in Italy blames Ukraine for Moscow restaurant bombing
The Russian embassy in Italy attributed a bombing at a Moscow restaurant that killed five people to Ukraine, calling the perpetrators 'Kyiv terrorists' and claiming the attack aimed to frighten Italians working in Russia. Outlets diverged on whether to include the embassy's stated motive.
Russia3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 45 · Hype 20