Meduza is left side independent Russian language media, which focus on investigative journalism, in 2023 Russian politicians make Meduza “undesirable organisation”, this status makes this media illegal.

Vocabulary choice:

Meduza use short format for this news and use neutral tone of voice. The article states that Trump “wants to sign an agreement” rather than “demands” an exchange. This making this tone more neutral.

Photo choice:

Meduza didn’t add photo for this news, it is just article.

Selection of sources:

Meduza citing AFP and journalists, which give clear information to readers, also they use direct quotes. This make article more factual and avoid other interpretations.

Target audience:

Meduza targets on opposition readers from Russia, but tries make their articles neutral, to match with independent media naming.

Russia today is government media, which use propaganda language to right side audiences to foreigns, west sceptics and pro government audiences.

Vocabulary choice:

RT use more dramatic narrative to show people Ukraine dependence on foreign assistance and portraying this country financially desparate. Word like “demand” makes this article more aggressive.

Photo choice:

Use neutral photo of mine zone, but recommend other articles with not good photo of Zelensky

Selection of sources:

siting World economic forum report (2024) and didn’t use names, which help write widely and move away from specific information

Target audience:

Rt concentrate on west sceptics and pro government audience, which wants to see news about Ukraine in negative side and which demonises West world.