Jon Jackson

Jon Jackson is a journalist who covers global affairs and politics. He has reported extensively on the war in Ukraine, focusing on issues related to NATO and its members. Prior to covering the conflict in Ukraine, Jackson was based in Europe and wrote about economic policy and international diplomacy. He has also contributed articles to various publications including Newsweek, The Guardian, and The Independent.

Biography:  https://www.newsweek.com/authors/jon-jackson

81%

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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

90%

Examples:

  • China is neither the creator of the crisis, nor a party to it or a participant. But we are also not a bystander, we have always been actively contributing to reaching peace.
  • Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Thursday said he supports China’s peace proposal for ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.
  • Orbán, one of the few leaders in NATO who is sympathetic to Russian President Vladimir Putin, made the endorsement of the peace plan while meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Budapest.
  • We also support the Chinese peace initiative presented by Xi Jinping.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Putin punishes defense minister for Ukraine war shortcomings: ISW.
  • Russia threatened the UK with strikes on British targets.
  • Ukraine regained possession of an island in the Dnieper River that a Ukrainian official said holds ‘tactical significance.’

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Hungary and Turkey later both softened their stance on Finland’s membership and approved its application last March.
  • Putin and Kremlin officials have not yet publicly commented on Hungary’s vote regarding Sweden and NATO, but Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in July 2022 that Russia’s security would be jeopardized if Sweden were to become an alliance member.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán did not vote in person on Monday’s ratification of Sweden’s bid to join NATO.
  • Putin has been outspoken about his opposition to the expansion of NATO.

Recent Articles

Hungarian PM Orbán Endorses China's Peace Proposal for Russia-Ukraine Conflict During Xi Jinping's Visit

Hungarian PM Orbán Endorses China's Peace Proposal for Russia-Ukraine Conflict During Xi Jinping's Visit

Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024 During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Budapest on May 9, 2024, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán endorsed China's peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war. Orbán expressed support for the initiative despite criticism from Western leaders and signed cooperation agreements with China, including a potential large-scale infrastructure project.
US Quietly Sends Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine: A Shift in Conflict Dynamics

US Quietly Sends Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine: A Shift in Conflict Dynamics

Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 The US covertly supplied Ukraine with long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) in March, enabling Ukraine to strike Russian forces up to 300km away. These defensive weapons, used twice against Russian targets in Crimea and Berdyansk, have escalated the conflict dynamics.
Sweden's Long Farewell to Neutrality: Joining NATO After Hungary's Approval

Sweden's Long Farewell to Neutrality: Joining NATO After Hungary's Approval

Broke On: Tuesday, 27 February 2024 Sweden has been approved to join NATO after Hungary's parliament voted in favor of its accession, marking the end of Sweden's long farewell to neutrality and a new chapter for the country as it joins one of the world's most powerful military alliances.