Constant Méheut
Constant Méheut is a reporter for The New York Times, currently covering the war in Ukraine. He previously covered France and its political landscape, including the country's landmark terrorism trials, sexual abuse in Paris' intellectual circles, and the country's colonial legacy. Méheut graduated from HEC Paris with a master's degree in business and holds a master's degree in political philosophy from La Sorbonne University in Paris. He is committed to the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism handbook and strives to be meticulous, fair, and empathetic in his work. Méheut is known for his ability to convey complex stories with nuance and has been recognized for his journalistic excellence with the Hillman Prize for Newspaper Journalism. He can be reached at constant.meheut@nytimes.com.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/constant-meheut
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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
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- The author consistently presents information in a neutral manner without any clear signs of personal or political bias.
Conflicts of Interest
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- The author has a background in covering France and its political landscape, which may potentially lead to conflicts of interest when reporting on topics related to French involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
Contradictions
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- In several articles, the author reports on conflicting information provided by different sources regarding the number of casualties and details of attacks.
Deceptions
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- In some articles, the author does not provide enough information about specific events or relies on unverified sources, which could potentially lead to deceptive practices.
Recent Articles
Six Killed, Dozens Injured in Kharkiv as Russia Continues Bombing Campaign Against Ukraine
Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024At least six people were killed and dozens injured in separate Russian airstrikes on a hardware store and residential area in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on May 25. The attacks came as Russian forces made gains in the northeastern region, prompting calls for military aid from Ukrainian officials. 
Ukraine and Russia Engage in Intense Air Assaults: Power Outages, Military Facilities Targeted
Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024Ukraine 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. 
German Chancellor Scholz Sets Agenda for Peace Summit on Ukraine's 10-Point Formula, Focusing on Nuclear Safety and Grain Exports
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sets agenda for a peace summit on Ukraine's 10-point formula in Switzerland next month, focusing on nuclear safety, grain exports, and prisoner exchanges. Despite progress in Ukrainian grain exports and diplomatic efforts, Russian aggression continues. The summit aims for minimal goals to ensure attendance of skeptical Global South nations. 
Russia's Massive Missile and Drone Assault on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure: Six Regions Suffer Serious Damage
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024On May 8, 2024, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in six regions, destroying at least 59 weapons and damaging or destroying over 80% of DTEK's generating capacity. The assault marked the fifth attack on energy facilities in a month and a half, straining Ukraine's electricity generation capacity further. The attacks began around midnight and continued for seven hours, causing serious damage to several power plants amid compromised air defense capabilities. 
Ukrainian Authorities Thwart Assassination Plot Against President Zelensky and Top Officials: Two Colonels Arrested
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024Ukrainian authorities announce thwarted assassination plot against President Zelensky and top military and political figures, involving two colonels and suspected Russian involvement. The plan included rocket attacks, drones, and missiles. 
Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv Injures 13 People and Damages Buildings, Kills Five in Sumy Region as Ukrainian President Calls for End to Terror
Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024On March 21, 2024, Russia launched a large missile attack on Kyiv. The Ukrainian Air Force intercepted all of the Russian missiles fired at the capital but debris from some of them injured at least 13 people and damaged several buildings in Kyiv. Five people were killed in a Russian attack earlier this week, and over 150 people had been forced to flee due to intensified shelling in the nearby Sumy region. The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that such terror continues every day and night. 
Russian forces kill 20 in double-tap strike on Ukrainian port city of Odesa
Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024On March 15, Russian forces launched a double-tap strike on the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa using Iskander missiles and drones. The attack killed at least 20 people and injured more than 73 others, including eight rescuers who arrived to extinguish fires and search for survivors in the second strike. 
Russia Launches Missile Strike on Odesa While Leaders Visit, Killing Five Including Children
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024On March 6th, Russia launched a missile strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa while President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis were visiting. The attack resulted in the death of five people including children. Ukraine's navy spokesperson stated that Russia had struck port infrastructure in the city with ballistic missiles. President Zelensky condemned the attack and called for an end to hostilities.