YOU’RE CONFUSED? I’M CONFUSED!
The Kremlin’s communication problems are triggering awkward moments and fiery clashes between Russian state television’s biggest stars.
Julia Davis is a columnist for The Daily Beast and the creator of the Russian Media Monitor. She is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the Screen Actors Guild, and Women In Film.
‘WE HAVE HIS ADDRESS’
The boss of Russia’s main news channel is among a number of authority figures in the country that have reacted with fury over edited comments made by the South Carolina Senator.
THE AMERICAN DREAM
A bombshell investigation has tied Moscow’s most prominent mouthpiece to a second family of U.S. citizens.
DATE FROM HELL
Gonzalo Lira, a prolific online personality who became an outspoken supporter of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, had his home in Kharkiv raided by the security services.
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‘NUCLEAR POTENTIAL’
Never mind that no one was even injured.
‘COME WORK WITH US!’
Kremlin TV calls on Russia, China and Saudi Arabia to impose sanctions on “liberal establishment” responsible for Tucker Carlson getting fired by Fox News.
‘POOR TRUMP’
“We’re getting lots of popcorn and waiting!” one Kremlin mouthpiece said against an AI-generated backdrop of Trump behind bars.
PANIC SETS IN
The Kremlin’s propagandists say Vladimir Putin is being mistreated by the legal system just like Donald Trump.
‘THERE HE IS, IN THE FLESH’
Russian pundits were furious over Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine, questioning whether or not a “retaliatory strike” is in order.
‘A DIFFICULT LIFE’
Putin’s famous cheerleader descended into a live television tirade after his own son’s patriotism was called into question.