US Reveals Russia May Plan to Create Fake Pretext for Ukraine Invasion
We ran the numbers: There are 790 news articles covering this topic. 36% (284) are left leaning, 32% (254) are center, and 32% (252) are right leaning.
On Thursday, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told reporters that the U.S. believes Russia may plan to create a pretext to invade Ukraine. While left-leaning articles highlight that Russia assailed the United States for deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops to NATO’s eastern flank to bolster alliance defenses, right-leaning articles highlight that State Department spokesman Ned Price sparred with reporters at a press conference while being grilled for not presenting sufficient evidence for Russia’s plan to film and broadcast fake videos.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Russia assailed the United States for deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops to NATO’s eastern flank to bolster alliance defenses. The Kremlin said that Russia would be “absolutely justified” if it chooses to respond to the Pentagon’s deployment.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting Russia may produce propaganda videos showing aggression toward Russians. Kirby confirmed a report that indicated Russia would create a fake attack by Ukraine on Russians.
A right-leaning article by New York Post highlights that State Department spokesman Ned Price sparred with reporters at a press conference while being grilled for not presenting sufficient evidence for Russia’s plan to film and broadcast fake videos. Officials said Russia planned to use the video to accuse Kiev of genocide against Russian speakers.
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The Washington Post
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Reporters push State Department for evidence of Russian ‘false flag’ plan
New York Post