Poisoning of Ukrainian Intelligence Chief's Wife Amidst Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Ukraine
Budanov's military intelligence unit is considered responsible for several sabotage attacks against Russia.
Marianna Budanova, wife of Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (DIU), has reportedly been poisoned with heavy metals.
Russia has been accused on numerous occasions of carrying out assassinations and assassination attempts with poisons involving heavy metals.
Several other employees were also confirmed to have been poisoned and are now receiving treatment.

Marianna Budanova, wife of Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (DIU), has reportedly been poisoned with heavy metals. Budanova, who is also an advisor to Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko, was hospitalized after her condition deteriorated. Several other employees were also confirmed to have been poisoned and are now receiving treatment. Budanov lives with his wife in his office for security purposes.

Budanov's military intelligence unit is considered responsible for several sabotage attacks against Russia. Budanov, a former commando, has been the target of no less than 10 Russian assassination attempts. Several pro-Russian officials and supporters of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine have been assassinated since Russia launched its full-scale assault on Ukraine last February. Russia has been accused on numerous occasions of carrying out assassinations and assassination attempts with poisons involving heavy metals.

In the broader context of the Russia-Ukraine war, the UK's Ministry of Defence reports that Russia has made small advances in the war. The article also includes statements from various foreign ministers and officials regarding the war and their support for Ukraine. The article also mentions the pressure on Turkey by NATO allies to approve Sweden's bid to join the military alliance. Finland is closing its border with Russia to halt the flow of asylum seekers.

Confidence

95%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

97%

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Ukrainian spy chief's wife poisoned – Ukrainska Pravda source

Ukrainska Pravda Ukrainska Pravda Tuesday, 28 November 2023 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Several other employees were also confirmed to have been poisoned and are now receiving treatment.
    • Budanov lives with his wife in his office for security purposes.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

90%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Marianna Budanova: Kyiv Confirms Poisoning of Intel Chief Budanov’s Wife

The Kyiv Post Tuesday, 28 November 2023 15:04
  • Unique Points
    • Russia has been accused on numerous occasions of carrying out assassinations and assassination attempts with poisons involving heavy metals.
    • Budanov, a former commando, has been the target of no less than 10 Russian assassination attempts.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (80%)
    • Russia has been accused on numerous occasions of carrying out assassinations and assassination attempts with poisons involving heavy metals.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    95%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Russia-Ukraine war live: wife of Ukrainian military’s top intelligence official poisoned; Stoltenberg urges Nato to ‘stay the course’

    theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Yohannes Lowe Tuesday, 28 November 2023 15:03
    • Unique Points
      • The article also mentions the pressure on Turkey by NATO allies to approve Sweden's bid to join the military alliance.
      • Finland is closing its border with Russia to halt the flow of asylum seekers.
      • The UK's Ministry of Defence reports that Russia has made small advances in the war.
      • The article also includes statements from various foreign ministers and officials regarding the war and their support for Ukraine.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (90%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    94%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Kyiv Suspects Wife Of Spy Chief Poisoned In Assassination Plot

    Barron's Financial Group AFP - Tuesday, 28 November 2023 11:15
    • Unique Points
      • Budanova, who is also an advisor to Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko, was hospitalized after her condition deteriorated.
      • Several pro-Russian officials and supporters of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine have been assassinated since Russia launched its full-scale assault on Ukraine last February.
      • Budanov's military intelligence unit is considered responsible for several sabotage attacks against Russia.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (90%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication