President Trump took a sharp turn in his rhetoric toward Russian President Vladimir Putin, labeling some of Putin’s statements as “bulls‑⁠⁠⁠hit” and describing his actions—like ongoing drone and missile strikes in Ukraine—as “crazy.” These blunt remarks, voiced during a Cabinet meeting, were broadcast by Russian state media with unexpected silence and visible surprise. Kremlin propaganda channels responded by censoring key words and stripping Trump’s tone from their coverage—efforts to preserve a supportive stance toward Putin even as the official messaging tries to adjust. Why It’s Significant A rare abrasive tone from Trump toward Putin, breaking from his previous diplomatic style. A propaganda challenge: RussianTV had to handle these comments carefully to avoid undermining Putin or appearing out of sync with...