Constant Méheut,

Constant Méheut is a reporter for The New York Times, currently covering the war in Ukraine. He previously covered France and has a master's degree in business and political philosophy from HEC Paris and La Sorbonne University in Paris, respectively. In his reporting, he strives to be meticulous, fair, and empathetic while adhering to The New York Times' ethical journalism standards. He is committed to providing unique summaries of the author's work with a focus on the primary topics of their articles and any past biases, logical fallacies, deception or conflicts of interests.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/constant-meheut

71%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

78%

Examples:

  • The author has a slight bias towards Ukraine in their reporting.
  • The author occasionally uses inflammatory language when describing Russian actions.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a potential conflict of interest due to their French background and past coverage of France.

Contradictions

64%

Examples:

  • Different numbers of injured people were reported in separate articles.
  • There were inconsistencies in the location of civilian casualties and damage across articles.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses misleading language or presents information in a way that could be confusing.
  • There were instances where the author did not provide evidence to support their claims.

Recent Articles

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk Claims Undisputed Heavyweight Championship Title Against Tyson Fury: A Morale Boost Amidst Russian Aggression

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk Claims Undisputed Heavyweight Championship Title Against Tyson Fury: A Morale Boost Amidst Russian Aggression

Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 Ukrainian boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk claimed the undisputed heavyweight championship title against Tyson Fury in Riyadh, dedicating his win to his country and its people amid ongoing Russian aggression. Despite controversy over the referee's decision not to stop the fight when Fury was badly hurt, many saw Usyk's victory as a much-needed morale boost. Unbeaten and joining elite champions like Lennox Lewis, Usyk's historic win marks a significant moment for Ukrainian sports and symbolizes the country's enduring strength.
Ukraine and Russia Engage in Intense Air Assaults: Power Outages, Military Facilities Targeted

Ukraine and Russia Engage in Intense Air Assaults: Power Outages, Military Facilities Targeted

Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 Ukraine and Russia engage in intense air assaults on each other's energy infrastructure and military facilities, resulting in widespread power outages and civilian casualties. The latest developments come as Ukraine seeks to disrupt Russian military operations and put pressure on its economy.
Ukraine's Drone Assaults on Russian Refineries: Disrupting Military Operations and Straining Economy

Ukraine's Drone Assaults on Russian Refineries: Disrupting Military Operations and Straining Economy

Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 Ukraine's innovative drone program has disrupted Russian energy infrastructure, causing significant damage to refineries and igniting fires in multiple locations since October. The latest attacks hit four refineries, disrupting Moscow's military operations and straining Russia's ability to supply fuel to countries like China, Turkey, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Ten Killed, Former Lawmaker Injured in Separate Russian Missile Attacks on Odesa's 'Harry Potter Castle'

Ten Killed, Former Lawmaker Injured in Separate Russian Missile Attacks on Odesa's 'Harry Potter Castle'

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 At least ten people, including former lawmaker Serhiy Kivalov, were killed and over 60 injured in Russian missile attacks on Odesa's iconic 'Harry Potter castle' on April 30, 2024. The building houses the Odesa Law Academy and sustained extensive damage along with nearby structures. Ukrainian authorities believe Russia used an Iskander ballistic missile with cluster munitions, a violation of international treaties. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine over territorial disputes.
Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure, Killing at Least Three People

Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure, Killing at Least Three People

Broke On: Friday, 22 March 2024 On Friday, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The attacks struck multiple towns and cities across the country, including Kharkiv in the east, Odesa on the coast and Kryvyi Rih in the center. At least three people were killed with two reported dead in Khmelnytskyi region and one person died Zaporizhzhia. Several people are also missing and more than a dozen have been injured.
Russia Attacks Kharkiv with Missiles and Drones, Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive

Russia Attacks Kharkiv with Missiles and Drones, Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive

Broke On: Sunday, 31 December 2023 Russia launched airstrikes on Kharkiv with missiles and drones Ukraine shot down 21 of 49 Russian drones overnight Firefighters worked to extinguish burning cars in Belgorod after what Russian authorities said was a Ukrainian military strike President Putin's New Year's address focused on projecting normalcy despite ongoing violence in Ukraine Russian authorities accused Kyiv of carrying out the attack on Belgorod, which killed 22 people and injured over 100 others Cities across western Russia came under regular attack from drones since May