Putin urged Russian TV channels to stop denigrating Ukraine

Ukraine and Ukrainians are specially exposed in a disadvantageous light on Russian television channels, stated Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting of the Valdai club, MK reports. “This is fundamentally wrong. Ukrainians are our neighbor and fraternal people. I mean the policy of the current authorities, but not the country or the people,” – said the President. He also added that some changes should be introduced in TV programs. Putin also noted that the editorial policy of the central Russian channels is independent. In addition, Putin said that he considered sincere Zelensky’s desire to fulfill his election promises and resolve the difficult situation in the country. According to him, Ukraine tries to implement Minsk agreements and settle the conflict in the Donbass. “Will he be able to do this, will he be able to withstand those who are against this process, it’s hard for me to say” Putin assessed Zelensky ’s position. strana.ua