1).
„There is a similar sense among the Russian media that for Pootin simply to meet @realDonaldTrump is already a win for Russia.
„There is a similar sense among the Russian media that for Pootin simply to meet @realDonaldTrump is already a win for Russia.
https://twitter.com/MarkGaleotti/status/1954896482462564487
2).
However, there is distinctly less triumphalism over the prospects of a deal to end the war and a sense that they are not getting a clear steer from the Kremlin.
However, there is distinctly less triumphalism over the prospects of a deal to end the war and a sense that they are not getting a clear steer from the Kremlin.
3).
As usual, when the Russian press is faced with a politically sensitive topic without such guidance,
As usual, when the Russian press is faced with a politically sensitive topic without such guidance,
4).
they fall back on selectively picking from foreign press reports and experts to allow them to write something without actually hanging their own editorial hats on their positions.
they fall back on selectively picking from foreign press reports and experts to allow them to write something without actually hanging their own editorial hats on their positions.
5).
There are times when this is harder than others, and then all kinds of fringe YouTubers and similar random commentators are pressed into service to make the »right« point safely.”
Excerpt from an article by Prof. @MarkGaleotti
Aug. 11, 2025
There are times when this is harder than others, and then all kinds of fringe YouTubers and similar random commentators are pressed into service to make the »right« point safely.”
Excerpt from an article by Prof. @MarkGaleotti
Aug. 11, 2025
@MarkGaleotti 6).
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