Putin Receives Sanitized News Bulletins
It’s quite something to consider the idea that President Putin is being presented with tailored television bulletins, designed to show him nothing but the positive aspects of Russia and his own leadership. The notion, as reported by a former state TV journalist, suggests a carefully constructed reality for the Russian president, where bad news is simply edited out or replaced with an “ideal picture of a beautiful contemporary Russia.” This practice, allegedly in place for the past 15 years, would mean that a dedicated production team stays behind after regular broadcasts to create a special version for Putin, with specific instructions on what stories to include, embellish, or omit entirely.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood