Pentagon Says Clear Evidence of War Crimes
We ran the numbers: There are 3492 news articles covering this topic. 33% (1159) are left leaning, 36% (1146) are center, and 31% (1087) are right leaning.
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said there is “clear evidence” that the Russian military is conducting war crimes in its invasion of Ukraine. While left-leaning articles highlight that the U.S. and Ukraine have knocked back Putin’s efforts to falsely frame the narrative of his brutal war, right-leaning articles highlight that the Russian siege of Mariupol is shocking not because it is a form of war that is grinding and brutish.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that the U.S. and Ukraine have knocked back Putin’s efforts to falsely frame the narrative of his brutal war. However, they are struggling to get a more accurate view of the Kremlin's invasion in front of the Russian people.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that Kirby’s comments come after the U.S. condemned Russia for committing "war crimes" amid its war with Ukraine. The condemnations mark a shift in tone for U.S. officials.
A right-leaning article by New York Post highlights that the Russian siege of Mariupol is shocking not because it is a form of war that is grinding and brutish. The article notes that the Russians have cut off food, electricity and medical supplies.
From the right
Putin’s heartless siege of Mariupol is the latest reminder that all progress is fragile
New York Post