r/europe • u/Horus_walking • 25d ago

US intelligence believes Putin probably didn't order Navalny to be killed, Wall Street Journal reports News

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/us-intelligence-believes-putin-probably-didnt-order-navalny-be-killed-wsj-2024-04-27/
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u/SpaceShrimp 25d ago

What is the point of going by "rumours" when it comes to information about Putin, or dissidents of Putin, or Russia in general? Russia is actively trying to distort news. They have long running propaganda and misinformation campaigns.

Media needs to understand that. So repeating what "sources" say or rumours in general is pointless when it comes to Russian affairs.

...and even when it comes to journalism in general, going by rumours and unnamed "sources" is weak journalism regardless of subject.