Robyn Dixon,
Robyn Dixon is a seasoned journalist with over four decades of experience in the field. She began her career as a copy girl at her hometown newspaper, the Herald in Melbourne, Australia in 1978. In the early 1990s, she started reporting from Russia and has since covered conflicts in Chechnya, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Dixon has held various positions with major news organizations including the Sydney Morning Herald and Age, Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post where she currently serves as Moscow bureau chief. Her primary focus is on international relations with a particular emphasis on Russia and Ukraine.
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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
86%
Examples:
- The author has a history of biased reporting, particularly in favor of Ukraine and against Russia.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- In one article, the author failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest when reporting on Russian military officials.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- In one article, the author reported that Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil facilities as anti-Kremlin units attack. However, it was later revealed that these attacks were not carried out by Ukraine but by anti-Kremlin Russian fighters.
- The author also reported that Maksim Kuzminov flew his Mi-8 helicopter loaded with jet parts into Ukraine in August 2019 to defect. This statement implies that he was a Russian military pilot who had decided to leave the service and join another country. However, this information is not entirely accurate as it does not provide any evidence to support these claims.
Deceptions
86%
Examples:
- In one article, the author implied that Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil facilities as anti-Kremlin units attack. However, it was later revealed that these attacks were not carried out by Ukraine but by anti-Kremlin Russian fighters.
- The author has a history of using deceptive practices in their reporting, such as misleading headlines and omitting important details.
Recent Articles
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Russian Military Leaders Shoigu and Gerasimov over Alleged War Crimes in Ukraine
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, accusing them of crimes against humanity and war crimes during Ukraine's conflict. Allegations include directing attacks on civilian objects and causing excessive harm to civilians or damage to civilian objects from October 10, 2022, to March 9, 2023. As top military officials at the time, Shoigu and Gerasimov are believed to bear individual criminal responsibility for these international crimes. 
Russian Citizens Protest Putin's Fifth Term in Office Despite Official Assurances of No Impact on Election Results
Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024Russian citizens are protesting the presidential election that guarantees Putin his fifth term in office. Officials say incidents such as pouring dye into ballot boxes, lighting explosives and attempting arson will have no impact on results. The focus is on turnout and legitimate ballots. 
Ukraine Launches Major Drone Attack on Russia's Oil Refineries, Causing Significant Damage to Key Infrastructure
Broke On: Tuesday, 12 March 2024On March 12, Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russia's oil refineries as part of an ongoing conflict between the two countries. Ukrainian forces used dozens of drones and rockets in the attack, causing significant damage to key Russian infrastructure. One major oil refinery was damaged by the attack, with a fire breaking out following a Ukrainian missile strike. 
Russian Defector Killed in Spain: Maxim Kuzminov's Tragic Death Confirmed by Russian Officials
Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024On February 13, Russian military pilot Maksim Kuzminov defected to Ukraine by flying his helicopter across the border. His body was found riddled with bullets and run over by a vehicle in Spain.