The Memo: Zelensky looks for way back from brink with Trump, to little avail
Topics: Russia & Ukraine
2 outlets (The Hill and Axios) are covering this story.
How outlets are covering this: 2 outlets ran their own headlines on this story. Both headlines use “Zelensky”. Distinct wording: The Hill uses “little” and “looks”; Axios uses “Ukraine” and “Rubio”. (Computed from the headlines below.)
- The Hill reports: “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky looks to be seeking a way back from the brink in his relationship with the U.S. — but he does not appear to be finding a receptive audience in President Trump…”
- Axios reports: “Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call Tuesday that President Trump hasn't issued any kind of order to harm Ukraine. Why it matters: The call was…”
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- The Hill: The Memo: Zelensky looks for way back from brink with Trump, to little avail
- Axios: Trump isn't out to hurt Ukraine, Rubio tells Zelensky
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