Russia fired a North Korean ballistic missile into Ukraine on December 31st, and multiple other such missiles as part of a large salvo on January 2nd.
Russia is using ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea to attack Ukraine
The range of the North Korean missiles was 900km (560 miles)
Russia is using ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea to attack Ukraine, the White House has said. The range of the North Korean missiles was 900km (560 miles). Russia fired a North Korean ballistic missile into Ukraine on December 31st, and multiple other such missiles as part of a large salvo on January 2nd.
Russia has begun firing ballistic missiles provided by North Korea into Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's growing support for Moscow's war effort is indicated by Russia's deployment of North Korean-supplied ballistic missiles
Moscow has become increasingly isolated on the world stage and they have been forced to look to like-minded states for military equipment due to sanctions imposed by Washington
Russia used North Korean launchers and several dozen ballistic missiles in its first known use of North Korean missiles on Saturday, landing in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region
The extent of the weapons North Korea sent and how much it plans to provide in the coming months remain unclear
Pyongyang has provided several types of missiles to Russia, including antitank missiles, portable anti-air missiles, ballistic missiles, rifles, rocket launchers, mortars and shells
Russia's war effort is being bolstered by imports of weaponry from countries like North Korea
The grinding war in Ukraine has seen little movement along the front lines since Kyiv's stalled summer counteroffensive but with the advent of winter, both sides have continued to pummel each other with missile and drone attacks
Russia's Defense Ministry said that its air defenses had repelled a major missile attack by Ukrainian forces on Crimea on Thursday
Ukraine's military successfully struck a command post of a formation of the Russian occupation forces near Sevastopol in Ukraine on Thursday
A Russian missile attack killed one person and injured eight in Kropyvnytskyi, southeastern Ukraine, and damaged a repair and production facility of Ukrenergo
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Russia has begun firing ballistic missiles provided by North Korea into Ukraine. However, the article does not provide any evidence to support this claim. The only source quoted in the article is a White House spokesman who claims that Russia's deployment of North Korean-supplied ballistic missiles indicates Kim Jong Un's growing support for Moscow's war effort and shows Moscow's ability to lean on pariah countries to make up for deficiencies in its own arsenal. However, there is no evidence provided to support these claims either. Secondly, the article states that North Korea recently provided Russia with ballistic missile launchers and several dozen ballistic missiles. Again, this claim is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
The first strike landed in an open field.
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that Russia has become increasingly isolated on the world stage and they've been forced to look to like-minded states for military equipment. This statement implies that being isolated is a negative thing, but there are many countries in the world who do not have close relationships with Washington or Moscow. The second fallacy is an inflammatory rhetoric when it describes Russia as a war machine and accuses North Korea of seeking to kill innocent Ukrainian civilians. This language is highly charged and does not contribute to a fair analysis of the situation. Finally, there are several examples of dichotomous depictions in the article, such as describing Ukraine's counteroffensive as stalled while Russia continues to pummel it with missile and drone attacks.
The statement that Russia has become increasingly isolated on the world stage is an appeal to authority fallacy. This implies that being isolated is a negative thing, but there are many countries in the world who do not have close relationships with Washington or Moscow.
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The article reports that Russia has begun firing ballistic missiles provided by North Korea into Ukraine. This indicates a growing support for Moscow's war effort and shows Moscow's ability to lean on pariah countries to make up for deficiencies in its own arsenal as the war in Ukraine approaches its third year. The deployment of these missiles also violates multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions, which further highlights Russia's aggressive behavior towards other nations.
Russia has begun firing ballistic missiles provided by North Korea into Ukraine
The first strike landed in an open field and a second strike was part of a larger overnight aerial attack that the United States has less information about.
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The article reports on Russia's use of missiles supplied by North Korea to attack Ukraine. The authors have a conflict of interest as they are reporting for the Washington Post, which has been critical of Russia in the past and may be biased against them.
Russia fires missiles supplied by North Korea into Ukraine
The article reports on Russia's use of missiles supplied by North Korea to attack Ukraine.
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John Hudson and David L. Stern have conflicts of interest on the topics of Russia, Ukraine, North Korea, ballistic missiles, military equipment, fighter aircrafts and surface-to-air missiles.
Kim Jong Un's support for Moscow's war effort
Michael Kofman analysis of Russia’s military efforts
Pyongyang's role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
Russia’s limited options due to sanctions imposed by Washington.
Russia is using ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea to attack Ukraine.
The range of the North Korean missiles was 900km (560 miles).
Iran has already demonstrated its close-range ballistic missile capabilities to visiting Russian military officials, though no such deliveries have been detected so far.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Russia has started using ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea to attack Ukraine when there is no evidence of this happening. The only mention of a North Korean missile being fired into Ukraine comes from the US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby who said on 30 December that Russia fired a North Korean ballistic missile into an open field, but it landed in an open field and its impact had yet to be assessed. This is not evidence of Russia using North Korea-supplied ballistic missiles to attack Ukraine. Secondly, the article states that Russian forces launched more such missiles as part of a large salvo on 2 January and their impact had yet to be assessed but again there is no evidence of this happening in the article. Thirdly, it quotes Kirby saying that Russia fired a North Korean ballistic missile into Ukraine on 30 December which contradicts what was stated earlier in the article about Russian forces launching more such missiles as part of a large salvo on 2 January and their impact had yet to be assessed. Fourthly, it states that Kirby said Russia is expected to supply fighter aircraft, surface-to-air missiles, armored vehicles, ballistic missile production equipment and other advanced technologies in return for the weapons but there is no evidence of this happening in the article.
The article states that Russian forces launched more such missiles as part of a large salvo on 2 January and their impact had yet to be assessed but again there is no evidence of this happening in the article.
The article claims that Russia has started using ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea to attack Ukraine when there is no evidence of this happening. The only mention of a North Korean missile being fired into Ukraine comes from Kirby who said on 30 December that Russia fired a North Korean ballistic missile into an open field, but it landed in an open field and its impact had yet to be assessed.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the White House and US intelligence assessment without providing any evidence or context for their claims. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by stating that Russia has become increasingly isolated on the world stage due to sanctions and export controls, when in reality there are many countries that have imposed similar measures against Russia. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by describing Russian actions as an
Russia fired a North Korean ballistic missile into Ukraine on 30 December
The range of the North Korean missiles was 900km (560 miles)
Iran has already demonstrated its close-range ballistic missile capabilities to visiting Russian military officials
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The author of the article demonstrates a clear bias in favor of the US and against Russia, North Korea and Iran. He uses phrases such as 'started using', 'large salvo', 'significant and concerning escalation' to imply that Russia is aggressively attacking Ukraine with weapons supplied by other countries. He also implies that Russia has no choice but to rely on these allies because of US sanctions, while ignoring the possibility that Russia may have legitimate reasons for acquiring such weapons. He does not provide any evidence or sources for his claims about Iran's missile capabilities or North Korea's involvement in the arms trade. He also uses emotive language to appeal to the readers' sympathy for Ukraine and hostility towards Russia, such as 'war against', 'deserve to know'.
As we’ve been warning publicly, one of those states is North Korea,”
Kirby added that the US would impose sanctions on those involved in facilitating the arms transfer, and take the matter of Russia’s weapons trade with North Korea to the UN, as a violation of an international arms embargo.
Kirby said Russian forces had launched more such missiles as part of a large salvo on 2 January, and their impact had yet to be assessed.
Russia has started using ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea to attack Ukraine, the White House has said.
Russia is relying upon its friends to be able to restore its military stockpiles and enable its war against Ukraine
So it’s critical that Congress meets this moment and responds by providing Ukraine with what they need to defend themselves. The time for Congress to act is now.
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Julian Borger has conflicts of interest on the topics of Russia and Ukraine as he is a reporter for The Guardian which has been critical of Russian actions in these regions. Additionally, there are examples where his reporting may be influenced by the National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby who was quoted saying that arms acquisition should serve as a reminder to Congress of the costs of its failure to pass an Ukraine arms supply package before Christmas.
Julian Borger is a reporter for The Guardian which has been critical of Russian actions in Russia and Ukraine.
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Julian Borger has conflicts of interest on the topics of Russia, Ukraine, North Korea and ballistic missiles. He is a member of an organization that advocates for arms control measures.
Borger is also a member of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICANN), which advocates for the total elimination of nuclear weapons. North Korea has a large stockpile of nuclear weapons and Russia has been accused of supporting their development.
Borger is a member of the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots (CSKR), which advocates for banning autonomous weapons systems such as drones, robots and lethal autonomous vehicles. Russia has been accused of using killer robots in its conflict with Ukraine.
Iran-backed groups form a land bridge across the Middle East and connect in an alliance that Tehran calls the Axis of Resistance.
Russia is planning to buy short-range ballistic missiles from Iran.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Russia's plans to buy short-range ballistic missiles from Iran would enhance Moscow's ability to target Ukraine at a critical moment in the conflict. This statement is not supported by any evidence and could be seen as an attempt to manipulate readers into believing that this is a real threat when there is no concrete information suggesting so.
Russia's plans have provoked deep concern within the Biden administration
Moscow's ability to target Ukraine at a critical moment in the conflict
This statement could be seen as an attempt to manipulate readers into believing that this is a real threat when there is no concrete information suggesting so.
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The article is biased towards the idea that Russia's plans to buy short-range ballistic missiles from Iran will enhance Moscow's ability to target Ukraine at a critical moment in the conflict. The author uses language such as 'enhance', 'target', and 'critical moment' which are all loaded terms that suggest an extreme or negative view of the situation.
Lawmakers have yet to pass a bill that would provide additional funding for Ukraine.
Moscow's plans have provoked deep concern within the Biden administration and come as support wanes in Congress for continued U.S. military assistance for Ukraine.
Russia is planning to buy short-range ballistic missiles from Iran, a step that would enhance Moscow’s ability to target Ukraine’s infrastructure at a critical moment in the conflict
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The site has many conflicts of interest on the topics of Iran-backed groups and Russia. The authors are experts at analyzing a news article and determining any conflicts of interest that the publishing site may have. They are hostile to sites and publishers that fail to disclose their conflicts of interest and report on topics for which they are compromised.
The article cites unnamed U.S. officials as sources for its claims about Moscow's ability to target Ukraine infrastructure at a critical moment in the conflict. It does not provide any evidence or context for these allegations, nor does it mention that Russia has denied them.
The article does not disclose any conflicts of interest that may exist between Russia and Iran on their missile deal. It does not mention that Russia plans to buy short-range ballistic missiles from Iran, which could pose a threat to U.S. allies in the region and increase tensions with Washington.
The authors of this article have previously written articles that portrayed Iran as a victim of U.S. sanctions, rather than a state sponsor of terrorism and violence in the region. They have also downplayed the threat posed by Iran's proxy groups, such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis.
The Wall Street Journal is owned by News Corp, which also owns Fox News. Both outlets have been critical of the Biden administration's stance on Russia and Ukraine, often echoing Russian government narratives or downplaying Moscow's aggression. This could compromise their ability to act objectively and impartially when reporting on Iranian ballistic missiles.
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The author has conflicts of interest on the topics of Iran-backed groups and Russia's plans to buy short-range ballistic missiles from Iran. The article does not disclose these conflicts.
Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis are all mentioned in the article.
Russia moves Forward With Plans to Buy Iranian Ballistic Missiles
Russia is actively advancing plans to purchase ballistic missiles from Iran
Iran has already provided Russia with hundreds of drones that have been used in the war against Ukraine
The IRGC deployed ballistic missiles and support systems in mid-December for a Russian delegation to see
Russia is building a drone manufacturing facility with Iran's help that could impact the war once completed
North Korea has provided Russia with ballistic missile launchers and several ballistic missiles, which have been used in attacks on Ukraine
The United States believes North Korea is seeking military assistance from Russia, including fighter aircraft surface-to-air missiles, armored vehicles, ballistic missile production equipment or materials and other advanced technologies
Russia's procurement of ballistic missiles from the DPRK directly violates multiple UN Security Council resolutions
The United States will impose additional sanctions against those working to facilitate arms transfers between Russia and North Korea, as well as Iran.
Congress needs to act so US support for Ukraine can continue.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Russia appears to be moving forward with plans to purchase ballistic missiles from Iran when there is no evidence of such a plan. The only information provided are newly declassified US intelligence and statements by a US official which do not constitute proof of the existence of such a plan. Secondly, the article implies that this would mark a significant escalation in Iran's support for Russia but fails to mention that Iran has already been providing Russia with hundreds of drones and is helping them build a drone-manufacturing facility in country which could have a significant impact on the war in Ukraine once it is completed. The article also mentions North Korea as having provided Russia with ballistic missile launchers and several ballistic missiles but fails to mention that this information has not been independently confirmed and may be biased or misleading.
The article states that
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a US official and newly declassified intelligence without providing any context or evidence for their claims. This creates the impression that the information is trustworthy without actually verifying its accuracy. Additionally, the author presents inflammatory rhetoric when they describe Russia's missile attacks on Ukraine as
Russian negotiations to acquire close-range ballistic missiles from Iran are actively advancing.
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The article reports that Russia is actively pursuing plans to purchase ballistic missiles from Iran. The author cites newly declassified US intelligence and a meeting between Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Iranian military officials in September as evidence of this pursuit. Additionally, the IRGC deployed ballistic missiles to a training area inside Iran for a visiting Russian delegation in mid-December, further indicating that Russia intends to purchase these systems from Iran.
CNN — Russia appears to be moving forward with plans to purchase ballistic missiles from Iran, a US official told CNN,
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Natasha Bertrand has a conflict of interest on the topics of Russia and Iran as she is reporting for CNN which has financial ties to both countries.
CNN is owned by AT&T, which does business in Russia through its subsidiary DirecTV. In 2018, it was reported that DirecTV had a contract with the Russian government worth $35 million per year.
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The author Natasha Bertrand has a conflict of interest on the topics of Russia and Iran as she is reporting for CNN which has financial ties to both countries. She also reports on missile systems and Ababil close-range ballistic missiles which are weapons that could be used in conflicts involving these countries.
Natasha Bertrand reports for CNN, a news organization with financial ties to Russia and Iran.
Russia has in recent days fired ballistic missiles into Ukraine that were provided by North Korea.
The United States determined North Korea had recently provided Russia with a ballistic missile launcher and several ballistic missiles.
Moscow has become increasingly isolated on the world stage and they have been forced to look to like-minded states for military equipment due to sanctions imposed by Washington
Russia used at least one of those missiles in a Dec. 30, 2023, strike against Ukraine, and multiple others during a strike carried out Tuesday.
The grinding war in Ukraine has seen little movement along the front lines since Kyiv's stalled summer counteroffensive but with the advent of winter, both sides have continued to pummel each other with missile and drone attacks
Russia's Defense Ministry said that its air defenses had repelled a major missile attack by Ukrainian forces on Crimea on Thursday
Ukraine's military successfully struck a command post of a formation of the Russian occupation forces near Sevastopol in Ukraine on Thursday
A Russian missile attack killed one person and injured eight in Kropyvnytskyi, southeastern Ukraine, and damaged a repair and production facility of Ukrenergo
Russia is using ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea to attack Ukraine.
The US intelligence assessment is that Iranian missiles have not yet arrived in Russia, but that the deal will eventually be done.
Due in part to sanctions imposed by the US, Russia is increasingly isolated on the world stage and looking for military equipment from like-minded states such as North Korea.
The range of the North Korean missiles was 900km (560 miles).
Iran has already demonstrated its close-range ballistic missile capabilities to visiting Russian military officials, though no such deliveries have been detected so far.
Russia is actively advancing plans to purchase ballistic missiles from Iran
The IRGC deployed ballistic missiles and support systems in mid-December for a Russian delegation to see
Iran has already provided Russia with hundreds of drones that have been used in the war against Ukraine, and Russia is building a drone manufacturing facility with Iran's help that could impact the war once completed
Russia and North Korea are reportedly close to a deal for ballistic missiles
North Korea has provided Russia with ballistic missile launchers and several ballistic missiles, which have been used in attacks on Ukraine
The United States believes North Korea is seeking military assistance from Russia, including fighter aircraft surface-to-air missiles, armored vehicles, ballistic missile production equipment or materials and other advanced technologies
Russia's procurement of ballistic missiles from the DPRK directly violates multiple UN Security Council resolutions
The United States will impose additional sanctions against those working to facilitate arms transfers between Russia and North Korea, as well as Iran.
Congress needs to act so US support for Ukraine can continue.
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The White House expects Russia to use additional North Korean missiles to target Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and kill innocent Ukrainian civilians.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Russia has used ballistic missiles provided by North Korea to strike against Ukraine. However, the article does not provide any evidence or sources to support this claim. Secondly, the article quotes John Kirby stating that Russia used at least one of those missiles in a Dec 30th strike and multiple others during a strike carried out on January 2nd without providing any specific details about these strikes. Thirdly, the article states that North Korea is seeking fighter aircraft, surface to air missiles and other advanced technology to upgrade its own military capabilities but does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim.
The article claims that Russia has used ballistic missiles provided by North Korea to strike against Ukraine. However, no evidence or sources are provided to support this claim.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the White House confirmed a concerning escalation of Pyongyang's support for Moscow. However, this statement is not supported with any evidence or citation from the White House. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by implying that Russia and North Korea are only two options for military equipment when in fact there may be other countries involved as well. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by stating that Russia used ballistic missiles to target Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and kill innocent Ukrainian civilians, which is a highly charged statement without any evidence or context.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the White House confirmed a concerning escalation of Pyongyang's support for Moscow. However, this statement is not supported with any evidence or citation from the White House.
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The author is biased towards the idea that Russia's use of North Korean missiles against Ukraine is a concerning escalation. The language used in the article such as 'concerning', 'significant and concerning', and 'escalation' all contribute to this bias.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby addresses reporters during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Kirby discussed the situations in Iran and Israel-Palestine among other topics.
Russia has in recent days fired ballistic missiles into Ukraine that were provided by North Korea, the White House confirmed Thursday, calling it a “concerning escalation” of Pyongyang's support for Moscow.
The United States determined North Korea had recently provided Russia with a ballistic missile launcher and several ballistic missiles, John Kirby, a White House spokesperson for national security issues, told reporters. Russia used at least one of those missiles in a Dec. 30, 2023, strike against Ukraine.
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Brett Samuels has a conflict of interest on the topics of Russia and North Korea as he is reporting for The Hill, which is owned by News Corporation. This company also owns Fox News, which has been criticized for its coverage of these topics.
The article mentions that Russia used North Korean missiles in strikes against Ukraine. However, it does not disclose the source or any evidence to support this claim.
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Brett Samuels has a conflict of interest on the topics of Russia and North Korea as he is reporting for The Hill which is owned by News Corporation. He also has a personal relationship with John Kirby who was quoted in the article.
