Aleksander Palikot

Aleksander Palikot is a Ukraine-based journalist known for his in-depth reporting on politics, history, and culture. His work has appeared in Krytyka Polityczna, New Eastern Europe, Jüdische Allgemeine, and beyond. He has been covering the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in 2024. Palikot's reporting often focuses on Ukrainian troops' struggles and victories against Russian forces, as well as the impact of the war on civilians and infrastructure. His articles provide unique insights into the complex dynamics of this conflict, drawing upon interviews with military experts, politicians, and ordinary citizens.

Biography:  https://www.rferl.org/author/aleksander-palikot/m-rkqi

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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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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

50%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to report on Ukraine's side of the conflict, often highlighting Ukrainian troops' struggles and victories.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author states that Russian forces took the bigger city of Bakhmut after months of bloody fighting last year. However, in another article, it is mentioned that Ukrainian troops are struggling to thwart Russia's offensive amid relentless air and artillery attacks. This contradicts the previous statement about Russian forces capturing a major city.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author uses sensationalist language to describe Russian forces' advances, implying a more significant threat than is actually present.

Recent Articles

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Five Unsuccessful Russian Attacks in Kherson Oblast, Intense Fighting in Donetsk Region and Sumy Oblast, Civilian Casualties Reported

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Five Unsuccessful Russian Attacks in Kherson Oblast, Intense Fighting in Donetsk Region and Sumy Oblast, Civilian Casualties Reported

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 Intense fighting continues between Ukrainian and Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, with five unsuccessful attacks reported near Krynky (Kherson Oblast) over the past 24 hours. Ukrainian forces have inflicted losses on Russian occupation forces throughout the war zone, while civilian casualties have been reported from airstrikes. Moscow may be attempting to capture Chasiv Yar by May 9 as a trophy for World War II Victory Day ceremonies, amid ongoing conflicts and tensions.