1. Every claim is attributed
Factual claims in our articles are attributed to the organization or publication that reported them — "Ukraine's general staff said…", "Reuters reported…", "according to UN OCHA…". A claim without an attributable source is not published as fact. Where sources conflict, we say so explicitly rather than picking the more dramatic version.
2. Figures are sourced, never rounded into certainty
Casualty figures, displacement numbers, and equipment losses are among the most contested numbers in conflict reporting. We publish them only when a named, reputable source states them, and we always name that source in the text. We never present estimates from one side as established fact, and we never invent figures.
3. No invented material — ever
We do not invent quotes, timelines, events, names, or statistics. We do not publish anonymous claims we cannot corroborate. If a fact cannot be verified, it is cut from the article or softened to what sources actually confirm.
4. Neutral framing
We describe what happened, who said what, and what is verifiable. We do not take sides, do not use loaded language, and do not publish outrage framing or clickbait headlines. Calm, factual headlines are an editorial rule, not a preference.
5. Non-graphic imagery
We never publish graphic imagery of dead or wounded people — not even blurred. This is an ethical line first: readers should not encounter atrocity images unexpectedly. We use maps, diagrams, and schematic illustrations instead, clearly labeled when illustrative.
6. Corrections are public
When we get something wrong, we fix the article, note the correction with a date, and log it on our corrections page. The original error is not silently erased.
7. What we read
Our reporting draws on wire services (Reuters, AP), international broadcasters (BBC, Al Jazeera), specialist open-source and research organizations (such as ISW and Bellingcat where relevant), UN agencies, and official statements — always cited per article in the Sources box at the end of each piece. See our sources policy for what counts as a source here.