Hostile to Russia
Friend or foe of Russia
1,573 mentions over the last 7 days in
- 93%Hostile to Russia1,462 articles
- 7%Neutral111 articles
- 0%Friendly to Russia0 articles
Which side of Russia each article places Ukrainian Army on. Neutral includes articles that do not relate Ukrainian Army to Russia at all. Method
11.0%of all news mentions Ukrainian Army1,573 of 14,359 articles in the last 7 days
1462 : 0Hostile to friendly1,462 articles hostile to Russia, 0 friendly
64.7%cast as a threat, the most common role1,018 of 1,573 mentions
Daily Activity
Mentions of Ukrainian Army per day, newest first
21 September (so far): 184 mentions, 168 hostile, 16 neutral, 0 friendly.
20 September: 318 mentions, 306 hostile, 12 neutral, 0 friendly.
19 September: 261 mentions, 248 hostile, 13 neutral, 0 friendly.
18 September: 221 mentions, 206 hostile, 15 neutral, 0 friendly.
17 September: 205 mentions, 188 hostile, 17 neutral, 0 friendly.
16 September: 149 mentions, 130 hostile, 19 neutral, 0 friendly.
15 September: 188 mentions, 176 hostile, 12 neutral, 0 friendly.
How Russian media writes about Ukrainian Army
Written by a language model on 21 September 2026, only from the articles and ratings collected here. It describes the coverage; it does not vouch for what the outlets claim. Method
Ukraine’s armed forces featured in Russian coverage through claims of drone attacks, battlefield losses and disrupted reinforcements. Gazeta.ru reported allegations of Ukrainian drone attacks on election-related targets in Bryansk and Oryol regions. Argumenty i Fakty relayed claims that Russian forces were cutting withdrawal routes near Orikhiv and striking Ukrainian logistics facilities. Lenta.ru, Life.ru and Vzglyad repeated Russian Defense Ministry claims that Ukrainian reinforcement attempts near Olkhovatka had been blocked.
Across 1,693 articles from 13 outlets over the last 30 days, the Ukrainian Army was presented as hostile to Russia in 1,576 and neutral in 117. Coverage most often cast it as a threat, in 1,107 articles, followed by a declining force in 302. It was presented as a victim in 31 articles, ridiculed in 11 and successful in four.
Vzglyad’s coverage was almost uniformly rated hostile, at 62 of 63 articles, compared with 321 of 352 at Life.ru. Alongside hostile battlefield coverage, EADaily carried a neutral report on recruitment of women into Ukraine’s marine corps. Life.ru also relayed an expert’s allegation that Ukrainian drone attacks aimed to cause civilian panic.
Recent Articles
1,715 mentions of Ukrainian Army
1,715 articles.
Hostile to Russia
TrackANaziMerc reported that two former US Marines fighting with Ukrainian forces were killed in the Donetsk region.
Hostile to Russia
A family in Strokino, Moscow region, lost their home, savings, documents and livestock after a Ukrainian drone strike, Msk1.ru reported.
Hostile to Russia
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said Russia has launched over 7,700 jet-powered drones at Ukraine, including about 1,900 in September.
Hostile to Russia
Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces captured Novoaleksandrovka and Polnaya in Kharkiv region, along with several other villages over the weekend.
Neutral
Ukrainian officer Denis Yaroslavyi said combat pay and bonuses for soldiers are being delayed, citing funding shortfalls also discussed in parliament.
Hostile to Russia
Blogger Nikolai Lebedev, known as Nekoglai, and his wife were detained in Chisinau on suspected drug trafficking and running a drug-use den.
Hostile to Russia
A puppy named Jessie reportedly died after intercepting a Ukrainian drone, having warned Russian soldiers of approaching drones.
Hostile to Russia
Ufa officials said air defenses downed 15 Ukrainian drones; debris damaged several cars near residential buildings.
Hostile to Russia
Four civilians, including a 17-year-old, were injured in reported Ukrainian drone attacks in Russia's Belgorod region, authorities said.
Hostile to Russia
Russia's Finance Ministry plans tax changes allowing businesses to deduct costs for drone defenses and restoring facilities damaged in attacks.
Hostile to Russia
Chisinau police say blogger Nekoglai, Nikolai Lebedev, and his wife were detained over suspected drug trafficking; 15 people were arrested in the case.
Neutral
Video reportedly shows police in Odesa using force against a woman who tried to help a man avoid military mobilization. No official comment was available.
Hostile to Russia
President Vladimir Putin posthumously awarded the Order of Courage to locomotive assistant Ivan Shvedov, killed during a Ukrainian strike on Dzhankoi.
Hostile to Russia
Military analyst Andrey Marochko said Russian forces control about 70% of Orikhiv in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region.
Neutral
Ukrainian prosecutors suspect a Volyn company director of embezzling about $87,000 by overpricing ATVs supplied to border guards.
Hostile to Russia
Russia's Defense Ministry said Ukrainian forces lost about 1,440 personnel across the combat zone over the past day.
Hostile to Russia
Ufa officials said all 15 Ukrainian drones were shot down, but debris from one damaged a parked car.
Hostile to Russia
Military expert Vasily Dandykin predicted faster Russian advances in Ukraine and said Russia could soon gain full control of Donbas.
Hostile to Russia
