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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
MediaBias News has published 19 stories involving Volodymyr Zelenskyy, 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 · UkraineSouth Korea threatens Ukraine over North Korean soldier transfer
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has threatened "additional measures" against Ukraine unless Kyiv publicly apologizes for disclosing the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers. Seoul claims Ukraine breached a non-disclosure agreement, while Kyiv describes the dispute as a "diplomatic misunderstanding."
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · UkraineFinnish President Stubb Credits Trump for Ukraine Peace Efforts
Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that diplomatic efforts for peace in Ukraine are in a better position due to Donald Trump's involvement. Stubb also offered a calmer assessment of potential Russian aggression towards Europe than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing Finland's preparedness.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 25
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian missile strikes kill two in Kyiv
Two people were killed and six injured in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv early on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported damage to residential buildings, a maternity hospital, and a clinic. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the attacks targeted civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · UkraineDrone attack on Kyiv kills at least one, injures seven
Russia launched drone attacks on Kyiv, hitting infrastructure and causing casualties. Reports differ on the exact number of people killed and injured in the strikes.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 98 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia bombards four Ukrainian regions as Ukraine strikes Russian refinery ahead of Zelensky's Trump meeting
Russia launched missile and drone strikes on at least four Ukrainian regions, killing four people. Ukraine responded by damaging the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Samara. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia attacks Ukraine with missiles and drones, Ukraine strikes Russian targets
Russia launched missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, injuring at least 19 people, including children. Ukrainian forces responded with overnight strikes targeting an oil refinery in Yaroslavl and a military airfield in Rostov.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · RussiaUkraine drone attacks hit Russian refineries, cutting diesel output
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.
Russia4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia Resumes Strikes on Kyiv After Three-Day Pause
Russia resumed drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, after a three-day pause. The strikes killed at least four people and injured 83 across the country, according to Ukrainian officials.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
Conflict & Security · RussiaPutin cancelled CIA meeting after learning message content
Vladimir Putin was prepared to meet with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, but cancelled the meeting upon learning the content of Ratcliffe's message. The CIA chief met with Russian intelligence heads and urged Russia to end the war due to deteriorating conditions.
Russia4 min readTrust 78 · Craft 65 · Hype 25- Conflict & Security · Ukraine
Kyiv warehouse strike death toll reaches 38
A Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv killed 38 people, with four still missing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 20 injured, including two children. The attack occurred Friday night on an ammunition storage facility. Russia's Defence Ministry announced plans for 'massive strikes' against Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Conflict & Security · RussiaUkraine attacks Russian oil refinery and strategic bomber
Ukrainian forces attacked a Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl and a Tu-95MS strategic bomber at the Engels airbase. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the strikes were a response to Russian attacks.
Russia3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesZelenskyy asks US lawmakers for Patriot missiles, sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed U.S. lawmakers, requesting Patriot missiles and Starlink access. The Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, which passed 86-11 and moved to the House.
United States4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · UkraineUK and Ukraine Sign AI Defence Partnership
Britain and Ukraine have signed a partnership to jointly develop artificial intelligence tools for defence and security. The deal grants the UK access to Ukraine's Avengers AI Labs, a platform built on battlefield images, to train military AI systems.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Politics · UkraineZelenskyy says Fedorov's actions misguided, cites defense spending issues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly detailed his dispute with dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, stating that some of Fedorov's actions were misguided. Zelenskyy also alluded to problematic defense spending and inaccurate ministry information that contributed to an awkward encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian missile and drone attack kills 13 in Ukraine on 20 August 2026
A combined Russian attack using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones hit Ukraine on 20 August 2026, killing at least 13 people and injuring about 40. Residential buildings, a children's hospital and a school were damaged in Kyiv, while gas infrastructure in Chernihiv Oblast and a border crossing in Odesa Oblast were also targeted.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Conflict & Security · UkraineOvernight strikes kill seven in Ukraine and Russia as drone and missile attacks continue
Seven people were killed and dozens injured in overnight exchanges of drone and missile strikes between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian attacks in Belgorod killed five, while Russian strikes in Kharkiv and Odesa killed two and injured 21, according to local officials.
Ukraine5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · UkraineZelenskyy visits Serbia as Russian strikes kill four near Kyiv
Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first official visit to Serbia on 8 August 2026 as Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least four people, including a three-year-old child, in Kyiv and its surrounding region. Serbia, a close Russian ally, has refused to impose sanctions on Moscow.
Ukraine5 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · UkraineUS and Ukraine still negotiating Patriot missile production licence
The United States and Ukraine are still discussing a licence for Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, four sources told Reuters. Options include building components in Ukraine and final assembly in Germany. President Donald Trump has publicly questioned the plan, but Washington’s envoy to NATO visited Kyiv last month to explore cooperation.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 54 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussian Strikes Kill Over a Dozen in Kyiv, Destroy Rozetka Warehouse
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and its region killed over a dozen people and wounded others on 5 August 2026. The attacks destroyed Rozetka’s largest warehouse in Brovary, near Kyiv, and damaged homes in the Brovary district. No centre- or right-rated outlets covered the strikes.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 77 · Hype 15