‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew Roth

‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew Roth

The Guardian editorial argues that U.S. officials are portraying Russian President Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian, despite evidence that Moscow continues its war in Ukraine. It claims the administration’s narrative downplays Russian aggression while Ukrainian civilians, especially children, face displacement and casualties. The piece warns that such rhetoric may obscure accountability for ongoing violence and suffering.