US Congresswoman Luna urges Zelensky to pursue peace deal with Russia

Russian outlets focus on US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna’s call for Zelensky to make a peace deal with Russia and on Ukrainian debate over giving up territory. This coverage presents Western criticism of Zelensky, including Rubio’s accusation, as proof that Washington’s promises are unreliable and that Kyiv should accept Russian terms. Russian media also highlight Zelensky’s talk of nuclear weapons and mediator status to argue that Ukraine is losing control over its own decisions.

• •Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna’s appeal for Zelensky to make peace with Russia is presented as evidence that parts of the US political class want Kyiv to compromise.
• •Marco Rubio’s accusation that Zelensky lied about US security guarantees is used to question the trustworthiness of Washington’s commitments.
• •Ukrainian criticism of Zelensky’s comments on giving up territories is portrayed as internal division and weakness in Kyiv.
• •Zelensky’s statement that Ukraine needs nuclear weapons or equivalent guarantees is framed as unrealistic and proof that current talks cannot satisfy Kyiv.
• •Zelensky’s remark that Ukraine feels like a mediator in negotiations is used to argue that real decisions are made by the US and its allies, not by Kyiv.