LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate SFG Media and Left-Center biased based on its editorial positions, which moderately favor a progressive perspective. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting due to a lack of hyperlinks in their reports.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.5)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.7)
Country: Ukraine
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
SFG Media was launched in 2022 by a small group of Kyiv-based journalists and volunteers during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It identifies as a non-commercial, non-registered media collective run by six individuals. According to their About page, they publish English-language content primarily to offer independent Ukrainian perspectives to international audiences. While not a formally registered media outlet, they describe their work as journalism reflecting their “social and political position.”
Read our profile on the Ukrainian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
SFG Media is independently run and not grant-funded. They state that their only revenue comes from Google Ads and small donations via Buy Me a Coffee.
Analysis / Bias
SFG Media exhibits a Left-Center editorial stance with a strong emphasis on anti-authoritarian, anti-corruption, pro-human rights, and anti-war narratives, especially regarding Russian aggression in Ukraine. While it sources major breaking news stories from reputable wire services like the Associated Press, many of its political stories are presented in a sharply critical tone toward powerful institutions or figures, including Trump, Israeli military operations, and Western inaction. For example, its piece on Trump’s support for Epstein file secrecy strongly criticizes both Trump and U.S. institutions, presenting opinionated commentary alongside factual reporting. Similarly, the article on Russia circumventing sanctions is detailed and sourced, though it lacks hyperlink citations.
SFG Media does not typically include hyperlinked sourcing; however, many of its claims are traceable to established outlets such as NBC News, the AP, and Bloomberg. Its content style mirrors hybrid reporting/opinion journalism commonly seen in advocacy publications. There is a focus on injustice, inequality, and corruption, generally viewed through a progressive lens.
Failed Fact Check
- As of this review, SFG Media has not been the subject of a formal fact check by third-party organizations. No egregious falsehoods were found, and key claims often align with existing public records or mainstream journalism. However, the lack of visible sourcing in some investigative stories (e.g., Epstein case fallout) lowers transparency.
Overall, we rate SFG Media and Left-Center biased based on its editorial positions, which moderately favor a progressive perspective. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting due to a lack of hyperlinks in their reports. (D. Van Zandt 07/18/2025)
Source: https://sfg.media/
Last Updated on July 18, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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