Feel free to blow it out of the orifice of your choice....
Noting the release is targeted at an English-speaking audience (The White House and US Media, in particular) isn’t being a “Putin apologist”.
Get over yourself.
Yes, you’re correct. The US White House and the US Media speak English. It’s not often notices. Very sly of the BBC though to uses that slick technique to sway them. You’re on to something comrade. Keep up the good work, and may President-for-Life Putin Bless you.