Izvestia · July 2026

• Frequent direct quoting of US officials (Trump, Rubio, Whitaker) without distancing verbs
• Factual reporting of US military and diplomatic actions without evaluative criticism
• Occasional framing of US policies as assertive or powerful (e.g., military strikes, troop deployments)
• Inclusion of Russian official criticism (Zakharova) but not as dominant framing

The entity is the US as a country, but most headlines focus on US officials (Trump, Rubio) and actions. The outlet reports US statements and actions neutrally or with slight deference, not hostile. However, some headlines (e.g., #14) include Russian official criticism of US/Western censorship, which could indicate a mixed stance. Overall, the outlet treats US officials as credible actors, hence +1, but confidence is medium due to mixed signals.

• Neutral-verb reporting of Putin's actions and statements (signed, held, noted, called)
• Foregrounding Putin's authority and leadership in domestic and international affairs
• Occasional positive framing of his statements (e.g., 'detailed', 'serious feedback')
• No critical or distancing language; quotes presented as authoritative

Most headlines are factual and neutral in tone, but the outlet consistently presents Putin as a credible, authoritative figure without skepticism or criticism. Some headlines (e.g., #13) are about Trump not calling Putin, which is neutral toward Putin. The positive stance is mild, not celebratory.

• Quotes Russian officials (Lavrov, Peskov, Putin, Medvedev, Zakharova) as authoritative sources without distancing verbs
• Frames Russian actions and positions as legitimate, using neutral-to-positive descriptors ('хорошие перспективы', 'важный этап')
• Selects headlines that highlight Russian achievements, military actions, and diplomatic wins
• Uses verbs like 'заявил', 'указал', 'отметил' that present statements as factual assertions rather than claims

The outlet consistently amplifies Russian official statements and frames them positively, but the bundle is largely factual reporting of statements rather than overt celebration. Some headlines (e.g., 4, 18) are neutral or defensive, and the entity is a country, so stance reflects treatment of Russian state actors and interests. The quoted content is often critical of the West, but the outlet itself treats Russian officials as credible and authoritative.

• Frequent direct quotation of Trump's statements without distancing verbs
• Neutral-to-positive framing of Trump's actions and decisions
• Use of Kremlin/Peskov statements to validate Trump's dialogue with Putin
• Occasional critical framing via third-party sources (WP, NATO) but not outlet's own voice

The outlet generally reports Trump's words as authoritative, often without skepticism, and highlights his interactions with Putin positively. However, some headlines (e.g., 9, 13) include external criticism or neutral reporting, and the outlet's own stance is not overtly promotional. The positive stance is inferred from the lack of distancing and the favorable selection of Trump's statements, especially regarding Russia.

• Frames Ukrainian leadership as unreliable or corrupt (e.g., 'accused of torture', 'disruption of negotiations')
• Uses Russian official sources (FSB, Zakharova, Azarov) to undermine Ukraine's narrative
• Highlights internal instability and Western fatigue with Zelensky
• Presents Ukrainian actions as reactive or desperate (e.g., repeated requests for weapons)

The outlet's stance toward Ukraine as an entity is consistently negative, but not uniformly hostile; some headlines are neutral factual reports (e.g., appointments). The negative framing is often indirect, via quoting Russian officials or foreign media, rather than direct editorial condemnation. The entity's own statements are reported with distance, not amplified authoritatively.

• Peskov's statements are reported as authoritative pronouncements without distancing verbs
• Headlines foreground Peskov's framing of events (e.g., 'terrorist threat', 'aggressive actions')
• No critical or evaluative vocabulary from the outlet toward Peskov
• Selection emphasizes Peskov's role as a credible official voice on Ukraine and security

The outlet amplifies Peskov's own critical statements about Ukraine/Europe, but the outlet itself treats Peskov as a credible, authoritative source. Stance is positive toward Peskov, not toward the content of his statements. Confidence medium due to mostly factual reporting style.

• Headlines consistently lead with Zakharova's statements as authoritative pronouncements
• Verbs like 'назвала', 'заявила', 'сообщила' present her as a credible source without distancing
• No critical or skeptical framing of her claims; her framing of events is adopted
• Selection focuses on her critiques of Western/Ukrainian actions, reinforcing her role as official voice

The outlet amplifies Zakharova's statements without overt praise, but the consistent lack of distancing and adoption of her framing (e.g., 'варварство', 'классика цензуры', 'соучастник теракта') indicates a favorable stance toward her as a credible spokesperson. Her quoted content is critical of others, but the outlet itself treats her sympathetically.