Pope Leo urges aid access for Oleshky; Zelenskyy criticizes U.S. after Russian strikes
Photo: CBS NewsPope Leo XIV spoke by phone Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and urged cooperation with Russia to allow humanitarian aid into the embattled city of Oleshky and the safe evacuation of civilians, the Vatican said. The pope recalled the grave situation in Oleshky.
Zelenskyy also said he received no warnings ahead of Russia's overnight missile and drone strikes. He accused the United States of limiting intelligence and said Trump is on the wrong side of history after dealings with Russia.
Right-leaning outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while left-leaning and alternative/independent outlets had. Left-leaning coverage (CBS News) leads with Zelenskyy's criticism of Trump and of U.S. intelligence limits, presented through a correspondent's report. Alternative/independent coverage (AP) leads with the Vatican's account of the pope's call and the humanitarian appeal for Oleshky. The excerpts do not contradict each other; they focus on different aspects of Zelenskyy's news.
How the sides differ Left sources emphasize Zelenskyy's criticism of Trump and U.S. intelligence; alternative sources stress the pope's humanitarian appeal; right sources have not covered the story.
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CBS News leads with Zelenskyy's statements that he got no warning of Russian strikes, that the U.S. limited intelligence, and that Trump is on the wrong side of history, via a correspondent.
AP leads with the Vatican's account of Pope Leo XIV's call with Zelenskyy, featuring the pope's appeal for humanitarian aid and civilian evacuation in Oleshky.
Not covering this story. None of the right-leaning outlets Crosswire tracks has reported it yet. What one side leaves out can be as telling as what the others report.