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Kremlin agrees with Trump on Zelensky's peace stance, says Peskov

Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow shares Donald Trump's view on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's approach to peace talks.

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What this story says

  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated Russia fully agrees with U.S. President Donald Trump's view that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky avoids taking responsibility for peace talks.
  • Donald Trump said in an interview that he believes Russia and Ukraine will reach a ceasefire after Zelensky steps down, and finds Zelensky more difficult to deal with than Putin.
  • European leaders at a summit in Brussels offered unconditional backing to Zelensky.
  • No left-rated outlets reported on this story.

Who covered it

Left 0%(0)Centre 33%(2)Right 67%(4)

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Craft

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Hype

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Thin on the left so far

None of the 6 outlets with a published leaning rating that ran this story are rated left.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday that Russia shares U.S. President Donald Trump's assessment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's approach to peace negotiations. Peskov stated that Zelensky does not want to take responsibility and enter a peaceful settlement process, adding that the Kremlin "fully agrees" with Trump's point of view. Trump had previously said in an interview that he believes a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will be reached after Zelensky leaves office. He also commented that he finds Zelensky more challenging to negotiate with than Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In contrast to the Kremlin's statements, European leaders meeting at a summit in Brussels offered their unconditional support to Zelensky. This occurred as the conflict in Ukraine has continued for over four and a half years. Putin's demands for Ukraine to cede full control of the Donetsk region remain a prerequisite for any ceasefire, a condition Kyiv has rejected.

Disagreement on Zelensky's willingness to negotiate

Dmitry Peskov, speaking for the Kremlin, stated that Zelensky does not want to take responsibility and enter a peaceful settlement process, and that the Kremlin fully agrees with Donald Trump's viewpoint on this matter. Donald Trump, in an interview, said he believes Russia and Ukraine will reach a ceasefire after Zelensky steps down and that he finds Zelensky more difficult to deal with than Putin. The Moscow Times reported that Trump said Zelensky "doesn't want to settle" despite saying he does. El Periodista Online reported Peskov accused Zelensky of obstructing peace. Apa reported Peskov accused Zelensky of not taking responsibility. News-pravda.com reported Peskov said Zelensky does not want to take responsibility and reach a peaceful settlement, and Russia agrees with Trump here.

What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated reports covered this story. The right-rated reports did not mention the unconditional backing offered to Zelensky by European leaders at a summit in Brussels.

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Kremlin agrees with Trump on Zelensky's peace stance, says Peskov
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How each side covered it

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Left

0 rated outlets

No outlet rated left has run this story so far. We are still checking, and will say plainly if that does not change.

Centre

2 rated outlets

  • The centre-rated reports led with the Kremlin's agreement with Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Portfolio's headline stated, "The Kremlin Has Officially Stated: Yes, We Agree with President Donald Trump." The Moscow Times reported, "Kremlin ‘Fully Agrees’ With Trump’s Zelensky Criticism." Both outlets noted Peskov's statement that Zelensky avoids taking responsibility for peace talks and that the Kremlin fully agrees with Trump's view. The Moscow Times also included details of Trump's comments about Zelensky being difficult to deal with and the European leaders' offer of unconditional backing to Zelensky at a summit in Brussels.

Right

4 rated outlets

  • Right-rated reports focused on the agreement between Russia and the U.S. regarding Zelensky's stance on peace. vz.ru's headline stated, "Peskov: Russia and the United States Agreed that Kiev Did Not Want to Go to Peace." EADaily reported, "In the Kremlin, the General View of Trump with Regard to Zelensky: EADaily Was Stated," noting the Russian leadership agrees with Trump that Zelensky does not want to assume responsibility. Interfax.ru reported, "In the Kremlin, They Agree with Trump that Zelensky Is Not Seeking a Peaceful Settlement." News-pravda.com's headline read, "Zelensky does not want to take responsibility and reach a peaceful settlement, Russia agrees with Trump here, Peskov said."

Questions about this coverage

How did the left and right cover Kremlin agrees with Trump on Zelensky's peace stance, says Peskov?
Of the 6 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 0% are rated left, 33% are rated centre, 67% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 12. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.
Is Kremlin agrees with Trump on Zelensky's peace stance, says Peskov left or right?
Too few of the outlets on this story carry a published leaning rating to say. 6 of them do, and this site does not characterise a field under 12: at that size one newsroom filing moves the share by ten points. The percentages above are the count as it stands.
Is the coverage of Kremlin agrees with Trump on Zelensky's peace stance, says Peskov biased?
Kremlin agrees with Trump on Zelensky's peace stance, says Peskov is one event reported by 12 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.
Which side is not reporting Kremlin agrees with Trump on Zelensky's peace stance, says Peskov?
When we first saw this story, outlets rated left had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.
Which outlets covered Kremlin agrees with Trump on Zelensky's peace stance, says Peskov?
12 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.
What did the Kremlin spokesman say about Zelensky?
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky does not want to take responsibility and enter a peaceful settlement process. He added that the Kremlin fully agrees with U.S. President Donald Trump's point of view on this matter.
What did Donald Trump say about Zelensky and Putin?
In an interview, Donald Trump said he believes Russia and Ukraine will reach a ceasefire after the Ukrainian leader steps down. He also stated that he finds Zelensky more difficult to deal with than Russian President Vladimir Putin.
What was the reaction from European leaders?
European leaders, meeting at a summit in Brussels, offered unconditional backing to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This occurred despite the Kremlin's statements and Trump's criticisms.

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