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DW: a “big deal” for all of Europe, Lenta.ru: Trump’s “peace initiatives will succeed”

08.11.2026. 17:38 · Processed with AI

Both outlets cover Kirill Dmitriev and Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine, including the Oleshky ceasefire. DW focuses on Trump’s hint at a possible deal and European worries, while Lenta.ru reports Dmitriev’s remarks on Zelensky and Putin.

What Western media report

Germany’s Deutsche Welle reports that Trump said he met Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev in Washington, without giving details of the talks. Trump said “it will be a big deal” that could affect “all of Europe.” DW calls the war a Russian “war of aggression” and notes Trump did not meet the Ukrainian delegates who also travelled to Washington. It adds that the announcement may deepen fears in Kyiv and the EU of a pro-Russian stance in Washington, and quotes Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s criticism of Europe’s disorderly approach.

What media from these countries report: Russia

Russia’s Lenta.ru (state-controlled or state-influenced) relays a post on X by RDIF head Kirill Dmitriev. According to the post, Zelensky “has always acted against Trump and a peace deal,” and Trump’s peace initiatives “will succeed despite resistance from warmongers.” Lenta.ru also repeats Dmitriev’s claim that Putin personally gave all necessary orders for the ceasefire in Oleshky. These are the source’s claims, not established facts.

Differences

  • DW calls Dmitriev a “Kremlin negotiator” and reports a Washington meeting; Lenta.ru calls him head of RDIF and does not mention that meeting.
  • DW stresses Trump’s hint at a big deal and European anxiety; Lenta.ru stresses accusations against Zelensky and praise for Putin’s role in the ceasefire.
  • DW uses “war of aggression”; Lenta.ru uses “military conflict” and “warmongers.”
  • Lenta.ru omits Meloni’s criticism and the sanctions history that DW mentions.

Where they agree

  • Both mention Dmitriev, Trump’s peace efforts and the Oleshky ceasefire.

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