Media Spin on Trump’s Interview : Russian and Ukrainian Interpretations Differ

Propagandists are once again manipulating phrases from Trump’s recent interview with The New York Post, presenting varying interpretations to their audiences. Russian media highlight Trump’s comment that Zelensky is “ready for peace,” stating, “He wants a ceasefire. He thinks it’s time.” Meanwhile, Ukrainian outlets emphasize that Putin has lost, referencing the devastating loss of 700,000 lives as proof that peace must be achieved.

Some media outlets went so far as to summarize it bluntly as : “Putin has lost.” Clearly, combining both perspectives is necessary to understand Trump’s full statement accurately.