The Kremlin Puppet: The Media WarMachine in the RU

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In the cold, calculated war rooms of Russian media outlets, truth is the first casualty and reality bends to Putin's will. Their latest bullshit opus? A grotesque reimagining of a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and U.S. President Trump that reads like it was drafted by a fever-dreaming intern with a hard-on for authoritarianism.

This is the real shit, everyone. The Russian media is in full tilt attacking the Ukraine narrative, and they are openly backing the Trump administration, out in the open and for everyone to see. Everyone that can understand Cyrillic, that is. They aren't even blurring the lines anymore.

The Fabricated "Performance" Narrative

The Russian media's characterization of Zelensky's White House visit as a "performance" or "scandal" is nothing but a carefully constructed lie designed to stroke Putin's ego while undermining legitimate diplomatic efforts. This horseshit reporting claims Zelensky was "arguing on camera" and demonstrating "psychotic" behavior—classic Russian propaganda tactics that seek to portray Ukrainian leadership as unstable and unhinged.

What's particularly damning is how they've manufactured quotes and entire exchanges that simply didn't fucking happen. This isn't journalism—it's creative fiction with malicious intent. The Russian propaganda machine isn't even trying to be subtle anymore; they're just vomiting out whatever narrative serves their bloodthirsty agenda.

The supposed "scandal" they describe—complete with eye-rolling, shrugging, and alleged obscenities—exists only in the deranged fantasy world created by Kremlin puppets. These aren't accidents or misinterpretations. They're calculated lies meant to dehumanize Ukrainian leadership and justify Russia's continued aggression.

The Manufactured "Disrespect" Angle

One of the most laughable aspects of this garbage reporting is the claim that Zelensky "couldn't even wear a formal suit" and received a "reprimand from Trump." This pathetic attempt to create tension between allies is as transparent as it is desperate.

For years, Zelensky has appeared in military-style attire during wartime—a deliberate choice that reflects the reality that his country is fighting for its very existence. Yet Russian media portrays this as some kind of diplomatic faux pas or deliberate slight against the United States. It's a cynical attempt to drive wedges between Ukraine and its most powerful ally, and frankly, it's fucking embarrassing how obvious their game is.

The Russian media ecosystem seems to think their audience is composed of drooling idiots who'll swallow any garbage narrative they dish out. Maybe they're right about their domestic audience, trapped in an information prison of Putin's making, but to the rest of the world, this shit is laughably transparent.

Fabricated Dialogue and Confrontations

Perhaps the most egregious element of this propaganda piece is the completely fabricated dialogue it presents as fact. The quoted exchanges—Trump claiming Ukraine would fall in two weeks without U.S. support, Zelensky supposedly responding that he "heard this from Putin"—reek of manufactured drama designed to portray Ukraine as weak and dependent.

This bullshit narrative serves multiple purposes for the Kremlin. It belittles Ukraine's remarkable resistance, diminishes the significance of their sacrifices, and portrays them as beggars rather than partners. It also feeds into Russia's longstanding attempt to position themselves as the reasonable party seeking peace while Ukraine (and by extension, the West) are warmongers.

The fabricated quote where Trump supposedly says "Either you sign a ceasefire or we leave" is particularly insidious. It's designed to create the impression that even Ukraine's allies are growing frustrated with their resistance to Russian aggression. This serves Putin's narrative perfectly—that Ukraine is isolated, unreasonable, and prolonging a conflict they cannot win.

The "World War III" Fearmongering

Russian propaganda has consistently used nuclear anxiety and fears of global escalation as tools to undermine Western support for Ukraine. The fake quote attributed to Trump—"This is heading toward World War III, you have no right to play with this"—is a classic example of this strategy.

By suggesting that supporting Ukraine risks global annihilation, Russian media hopes to erode public support for military aid. It's a cynical attempt to weaponize legitimate fears for illegitimate purposes. The subtext is clear: "Back off, or we'll destroy the world." It's nuclear blackmail, plain and simple, dressed up as concern for global stability.

This shit isn't new. It's the same playbook Russia has used since the beginning of their full-scale invasion. Create fear, manufacture division, and hope that Western resolve crumbles under the weight of anxiety and fatigue. It's as predictable as it is pathetic.

The False "Expulsion" Narrative

The crown jewel of this propaganda turd is the claim that "Trump Expelled Zelensky." This fabrication is designed to create the impression that Ukraine has alienated even its staunchest ally. It's wishful thinking transformed into "news," a wet dream for Kremlin strategists desperate to see cracks in the Western alliance.

The supposed social media post attributed to Trump, claiming Zelensky "showed disrespect to the United States," is another fucking fabrication designed to create the impression of diplomatic disaster. It's so transparent in its intent that it would be laughable if it weren't so dangerous.

What's particularly galling about this approach is how it insults the intelligence of readers. The Russian propaganda machine doesn't even bother crafting plausible lies anymore—they just spew whatever narrative serves their purposes, regardless of how absurdly disconnected from reality it might be.

The Broader Pattern of Russian Media Manipulation

This latest pile of steaming bullshit isn't an isolated incident. It's part of a systematic campaign of disinformation that's been a cornerstone of Russian foreign policy for decades. The Kremlin's propaganda machine operates with a few consistent principles that are worth understanding:

1. Project your own sins onto others. Russia accuses Ukraine of exactly what Russia itself is guilty of—aggression, unreasonableness, and diplomatic failures.

2. Create alternative realities. Don't just spin the facts; create entirely new "facts" that serve your narrative.

3. Exploit legitimate concerns. Nuclear anxiety, economic hardship, refugee flows—all are weaponized to undermine support for Ukraine.

4. Target both domestic and international audiences. Different messages for different consumers, all serving the same ultimate goal.

Russian media doesn't just bend the truth—it creates completely fabricated universes where Russia is always the reasonable victim and Ukraine is always the irrational aggressor. It's propaganda so crude and obvious that it would be laughable if it weren't influencing millions.

The Human Cost of These Lies

What makes this shit truly unforgivable is the human cost of these fabrications. While Russian "journalists" sit in comfortable Moscow offices crafting their fictional narratives, real Ukrainians are dying. Every fabricated story about Ukrainian "unreasonableness" or "provocation" is used to justify continued bombardment of civilian infrastructure, continued occupation of sovereign territory, and continued destruction of lives.

These aren't just words on a screen or broadcasts on television—they're the intellectual framework that enables mass murder. When Russian propagandists portray Zelensky as unstable or Ukraine as undeserving of support, they're providing the justification for the next missile strike on a Ukrainian apartment building, the next torture chamber in occupied territory.

The blood of Ukrainian civilians is on the hands of not just Russian soldiers and their commanders, but also on the hands of the propagandists who create the mythologies that enable their crimes. These "journalists" are as complicit in Russia's war crimes as the soldiers who pull the triggers.

The Weaponization of Information

What we're witnessing is nothing less than the weaponization of information itself. In the Russian worldview, truth isn't just relative—it's irrelevant. What matters isn't what actually happened, but what narrative serves the state's interests. It's Orwellian in the most literal sense—a world where history and reality are constantly rewritten to serve power.

This approach isn't new, but it's been refined and amplified in the digital age. Russian propagandists have learned that in an environment of information overload, the goal isn't to convince everyone of a single alternative narrative, but to create so many competing narratives that people throw up their hands and conclude that truth itself is unknowable.

The result is a kind of nihilistic cynicism where nothing can be believed, everyone is presumed to be lying, and the very concept of objective reality becomes suspect. This is the environment in which authoritarianism thrives—when citizens no longer believe in the possibility of truth, they become vulnerable to whoever shouts the loudest.

The Western Media's Responsibility

There's a particular responsibility that falls on Western media when reporting on Russian disinformation. Too often, Russian propaganda is reported as "Russia claims X" without sufficient context explaining that X is a complete fabrication. This "both sides" approach to reporting gives unwarranted legitimacy to obvious lies.

When Russian media fabricates entire meetings and dialogues, as they've done with this Zelensky-Trump encounter, it's not enough to report their claims alongside the reality. The primary fact is the fabrication itself—the deliberate attempt to create an alternative reality. That should be the headline, not whatever specific bullshit they're peddling this week.

Western media must recognize that neutrality between truth and lies is not objectivity—it's complicity. When one side is systematically fabricating reality, reporting their claims without proper context is a disservice to audiences and a gift to propagandists.

Breaking Through the Bullshit

In this environment of pervasive disinformation, how do ordinary citizens navigate the landscape? A few principles can help:

1. Consider the source. Russian state media exists to serve Russian state interests, full stop. Their reporting should be viewed with extreme skepticism.

2. Look for patterns. Russian propaganda consistently portrays Ukraine as unstable, dependent, and unreasonable—regardless of actual events.

3. Seek primary sources. Actual video of meetings and direct statements from participants are more reliable than second-hand accounts.

4. Follow reputable journalists on the ground. Those actually in Ukraine, witnessing events firsthand, provide a reality check against manufactured narratives.

The fight against disinformation isn't just academic—it's existential. As Russia continues its assault on both Ukraine's territory and the very concept of truth itself, maintaining a clear-eyed view of reality becomes an act of resistance.

The Moral Bankruptcy of Russian Propaganda

What's perhaps most striking about Russian propaganda is its moral bankruptcy. There's no principle behind it, no consistent ideology or worldview—only the naked pursuit of state interests through any means necessary. This makes it uniquely dangerous, as it's unrestrained by even the pretense of ethical constraints.

The people who craft these narratives know they're lying. They know they're fabricating quotes, manufacturing events, and creating fictional realities. They do it anyway, because in the system they serve, truth is subordinate to power. It's a fundamentally corrupt approach to information that reflects the corruption at the heart of the Russian state itself.

This moral void is why Russian propaganda so often projects its own sins onto others. When Russian media accuses Ukraine of being unreasonable, provocative, or disrespectful, they're describing exactly what Russia itself is guilty of. It's psychological projection on a geopolitical scale.

Conclusion: Truth as Resistance

In the face of this firehose of falsehood, truth itself becomes a form of resistance. When Russian media fabricates entire meetings and dialogues, as they've done with this Zelensky-Trump encounter, exposing those lies and insisting on reality is not just journalistic practice—it's a moral imperative.

The Russian propaganda machine wants us to believe that everything is perception, that facts are malleable, and that truth is whatever serves power. Rejecting that worldview is essential not just for understanding the war in Ukraine, but for preserving the very concept of shared reality upon which democratic society depends.

So when you see Russian media spinning fantasies about Zelensky creating "scandals" in Washington or being "expelled" by Trump, recognize it for what it is: not just a lie about a specific event, but an assault on truth itself. And in resisting that assault, we defend not just Ukraine's right to exist, but our own right to a world where facts still matter.

The bullshit artists in Russian media rooms may think they're winning the information war, but their victory can only be temporary. Because while lies may flourish in the short term, reality has a stubborn persistence that no amount of propaganda can permanently obscure. And in that persistence lies hope—for Ukraine, for truth, and for a future beyond the reach of the Kremlin's puppet masters.

Citations

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2. Judd D, March 2025 “A Russian state media reporter gained entry to the Oval Office for Trump-Zelensky sit-down“ CNN