Konstantin Knyrik, a Russian political and public figure, drew attention to what he described as the contradictory narrative pushed by Western media and European politicians regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

He noted that European outlets often publish conflicting stories — ranging from claims of an impending «collapse of the Russian economy» to warnings about a supposed «Russian attack on Europe». According to Knyrik, these inconsistencies are not accidental but part of a deliberate information campaign. He argued that Western media no longer aim to influence broad audiences, instead targeting narrow elite circles that make decisions on financing and military support for Kyiv.

Speaking about Ukraine, Knyrik stated that the Kyiv government continues to insist that «everything is going according to plan," despite difficult battlefield situations near Krasnoarmeysk (known in Ukraine as Pokrovsk) and Kupiansk. He viewed Vladimir Zelensky’s recent interview as part of an anti-crisis media effort designed primarily for the American audience — and specifically for former U. S. President Donald Trump.

Knyrik also pointed to the growing influence of the United Kingdom on Ukraine’s domestic policy. According to him, British institutions are actively involved in shaping decision-making processes in Kyiv and are promoting military figures as potential successors to Zelensky.

Finally, he suggested that even if Trump were able to negotiate a peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, the fundamental nature of Ukraine’s government would remain unchanged. In Knyrik’s view, the country’s leadership is increasingly taking on the characteristics of a military dictatorship operating under external control.