Isabelle Khurshudyan

Isabelle Khurshudyan is a foreign correspondent based in Kyiv, Ukraine. She has worked at The Washington Post since 2014 and is a University of South Carolina graduate. Her previous roles include working as a correspondent in the Moscow bureau and as a sports reporter covering the Washington Capitals. She focuses on reporting from Europe, particularly on topics related to Russia and Ukraine.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/isabelle-khurshudyan/

62%

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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

80%

Examples:

  • The author has a history of working for The Washington Post since 2014, which may introduce a potential institutional bias.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has worked as a correspondent in the Moscow bureau and as a sports reporter covering the Washington Capitals. This may raise questions about potential conflicts of interest, but no specific conflicts have been identified.

Contradictions

5%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author states that Russian forces opened a heavy assault on Ukraine's northeast Kharkiv region and Kyiv's troops are losing ground in other sections of the front line. However, there is no contradiction found within these statements.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • One article implies that corruption within Ukraine's defense ministry is a new issue when in fact there have been several high-profile allegations of corruption in recent years.

Recent Articles

Russia Claims Liberation of Nine Settlements in Kharkiv Region as Ukraine Sends Reinforcements

Russia Claims Liberation of Nine Settlements in Kharkiv Region as Ukraine Sends Reinforcements

Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 Russia claims to have liberated nine settlements in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, prompting Kyiv to send reinforcements and urge calm amid heavy fighting (Bloomberg, Washington Post, CNN). Russia launched a cross-border offensive in the northeastern region on Friday, with precise goals unclear but potential for further instability and territory gain.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry Plagued by Corruption Scandals: Senior Official Detained over Alleged Embezzlement of $40 Million in Artillery Shells Contract

Ukraine's Defense Ministry Plagued by Corruption Scandals: Senior Official Detained over Alleged Embezzlement of $40 Million in Artillery Shells Contract

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Ukraine's defense ministry has been plagued by corruption scandals, including a recent case where a senior official was detained for embezzlement. President Zelensky dismissed all officials in charge of regional military recruitment centers and fired Defense Minister Reznikov amid continued scandals.