Kyiv Independent

The Kyiv Independent is a news source that covers events in Ukraine, particularly those related to the ongoing conflict with Russia. The source has a strong bias towards the Ukrainian perspective and may have conflicts of interest due to their commitment to maintaining financial sustainability and earning money for their work. The source may be deceptive in its reporting, particularly when discussing topics related to the Ukrainian conflict.

93%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The source has a strong bias towards the Ukrainian perspective in their reporting.
  • The source may have conflicts of interest due to their commitment to maintaining financial sustainability and earning money for their work.
  • The source may have conflicts of interest due to their reliance on reader support and commercial activities.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The source may have conflicts of interest due to their commitment to maintaining financial sustainability and earning money for their work.
  • The source may have conflicts of interest due to their reliance on reader support and commercial activities.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are multiple instances where the source contradicts itself within its articles.
  • The source may have conflicts of interest due to their commitment to maintaining financial sustainability and earning money for their work.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • The source may be deceptive in its reporting, particularly when discussing topics related to the Ukrainian conflict.
  • The source may have conflicts of interest due to their commitment to maintaining financial sustainability and earning money for their work.

Recent Articles

  • At Least 12 Lives Lost in Intensified Russian Attacks on Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia Region, Vilniansk, and Dnipro Targeted

    At Least 12 Lives Lost in Intensified Russian Attacks on Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia Region, Vilniansk, and Dnipro Targeted

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 At least 12 people, including four children, were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and cities of Vilniansk and Dnipro on June 29. The latest wave of Russian offensives targeted vital installations and infrastructure, causing numerous casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for Western allies to speed up weapons deliveries as the death toll continued to rise.
  • European Union Leaders Endorse Ursula von der Leyen for Second Term as EC President Amidst Nuclear Tensions and Political Changes

    European Union Leaders Endorse Ursula von der Leyen for Second Term as EC President Amidst Nuclear Tensions and Political Changes

    Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 European Union leaders endorsed Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as European Commission president, while Macron pushed for Breton's return as EU commissioner amidst political changes. Meanwhile, IAEA reported damage to an external radiation monitoring station near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, raising concerns over nuclear safety and potential losses totaling $5.2 billion.
  • Ukrainian Forces Launch Coordinated Drone Attacks on Russian Industrial Facilities: Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant and Morozovsk Oil Refinery Affected

    Ukrainian Forces Launch Coordinated Drone Attacks on Russian Industrial Facilities: Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant and Morozovsk Oil Refinery Affected

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Ukrainian forces launched coordinated drone attacks against Russian industrial facilities in Lipetsk, Belgorod, and Voronezh oblasts, causing damage to the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant and Morozovsk oil refinery. At least six UAVs were reportedly destroyed. The attacks are part of an ongoing campaign by Ukraine to disrupt Russian energy production and weaken its war economy.
  • Key Powers Snub Joint Communique at Ukraine Peace Summit, Leaving Out Russia and China

    Key Powers Snub Joint Communique at Ukraine Peace Summit, Leaving Out Russia and China

    Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 At the Switzerland summit, key powers including India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and UAE rejected a joint communique on Ukraine's territorial integrity. President Zelensky emphasized peace through respecting Ukraine's sovereignty at the well-attended event. A $1.5 billion US aid package was announced for humanitarian efforts and infrastructure rebuilding in Ukraine, while Russia and China were absent.
  • Germany Boosts Ammunition Supplies: Plans to Order Additional 200,000 Artillery Shells from Rheinmetall

    Germany Boosts Ammunition Supplies: Plans to Order Additional 200,000 Artillery Shells from Rheinmetall

    Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Germany's Defense Ministry announces €880 million ($960 million) plan to increase orders of 200,000 artillery shells from Rheinmetall in response to Ukraine conflict and dwindling supplies. The agreement includes construction of a new artillery factory in Ukraine producing shells, military vehicles, gunpowder, and anti-aircraft weapons.
  • German Chancellor Scholz Sets Agenda for Peace Summit on Ukraine's 10-Point Formula, Focusing on Nuclear Safety and Grain Exports

    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 2024 German 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.
  • Russian Attacks on Kharkiv: At Least 15 Injured, One Killed as Intensity Increases

    Russian Attacks on Kharkiv: At Least 15 Injured, One Killed as Intensity Increases

    Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024 Russian attacks on Kharkiv, Ukraine, have left at least 16 people injured and one dead in the past few days. Intensified bombardment has resulted in power outages, water supply interruptions, and heating supply interruptions. At least six people were injured in a missile strike on May 4. The Ukrainian military is defending against these attacks with help from international allies, but civilians remain anxious and distressed due to daily air raids and infrastructure damage.
  • Two Russian Journalists Arrested on Extremism Charges: Gabov and Karelin, Previously Worked for Reuters, AP, Deutsche Welle

    Two Russian Journalists Arrested on Extremism Charges: Gabov and Karelin, Previously Worked for Reuters, AP, Deutsche Welle

    Broke On: Sunday, 28 April 2024 Two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, were arrested on 'extremism' charges for their work with opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Independent journalism is increasingly prohibited in Russia as Putin cracks down on dissent. Meanwhile, two diesel locomotives have been destroyed in Russia, fueling speculation of Ukrainian involvement.
  • Russian Drones Strike Kharkiv, Killing Four and Injuring 12 in Wave of Attacks

    Russian Drones Strike Kharkiv, Killing Four and Injuring 12 in Wave of Attacks

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 On April 4th, Russian drones struck the city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. The attacks killed four people and injured 12 others, including three rescue workers who were on the scene for a previous attack. A woman aged 69 was also killed by a drone that hit another residential building.
  • Ukraine Launches 36 Drones Over Russia; Four Intercepted and Destroyed, One Person Dies in Krasnodar Krai Oil Refinery Fire

    Ukraine Launches 36 Drones Over Russia; Four Intercepted and Destroyed, One Person Dies in Krasnodar Krai Oil Refinery Fire

    Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 On March 17, 2024, Ukraine launched a total of 36 drones overnight over Russia. The Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Moscow and Yaroslavl respectively. In Krasnodar Krai a fire at an oil refinery in Slavyansk district resulted in the death of one person due to heart attack.