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Scholar criticises media framing of Putin warnings

Original: Maria Popova: "Headline writers saying Putin "warned the West against escalation" should stop helping the russian dictat

Political scientist Maria Popova has accused headline writers of aiding Kremlin propaganda when they describe Putin as warning the West against escalation. She argues Putin started the war, and that any further attacks on European countries would constitute escalation by Russia, while the West has not escalated in return. Her comments have drawn attention to debates over neutral-sounding language in war coverage.

Why now: Ongoing concern that mainstream media framing of the Ukraine war echoes Russian narratives.

Maria PopovaVladimir PutinRussiathe West

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• Maria Popova: "Headline writers saying Putin "warned the West against escalation" should stop helping the russian dictator manipulate the narrative. He started the war. If he attacks more European countries, he'll be escalating. The West hasn't matched his escalation, let alone… · mse_eu · 6

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