Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump sharply criticized mainstream media outlets on August 18, accusing them of widespread dishonesty in their coverage of his efforts to negotiate a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. The comments came during a White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where Trump addressed questions about media narratives surrounding his diplomacy with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump characterized the media coverage as “hostile” and claimed that reporters were more interested in criticizing him than reporting on progress toward ending the ongoing Russia Ukraine conflict. “The level of hatred and animosity is incredible. In solving all of these war...