Trump’s Deal With Russia Inflames Ukraine War He Vowed to End

What the coverage shows

The coverage converges on Zelensky’s criticism of Trump and the wider US role in the Ukraine-Russia war, with most outlets using that as the hook. The Independent alone foregrounds a reported end to restraint on strikes and ties it to a US deal with Putin, while BBC News focuses on Starlink and whether Ukraine felt “betrayed.” NPR frames the story as a discussion with Richard Haass, Reason argues for blaming Russia rather than Zelenskyy, and France 24 uniquely quotes an expert saying Trump is “openly financing” Russia’s war.

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