In a rare move, Kremlin-backed media outlets received directions to pivot their coverage of President Trump after he labeled Vladimir Putin’s recent remarks and actions toward Ukraine as “bulls—t” and “meaningless”. According to sources, state-controlled channels were explicitly warned to reduce praise for Trump and instead paint him as aligned with President Biden—a shift driven by distrust of Trump’s growing criticism of the Kremlin . What’s Driving the Change? Silencing praise: With Trump's harsher stance on Putin and renewed U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine, Russian media has toned down its once-favorable coverage . Tightening control: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the government was “calm” about Trump’s tone, but propagandists were formally instructed to pivot narrative and avoid highlighting Trump as...