Lying is one of its traits. Not only in Russia, but everywhere. And the mass media and every journalist have the task of announcing, explaining, and showing what the government is doing, what it has lied about and why. As a result, there are no good relations between government and press, and there shouldn't be between journalists and officials. You shouldn't go to the sauna with them, you shouldn't play tennis with them, you shouldn't drink with them, and if they invite you to dinner, it's best to pay for yourself.
Smart government courts the press, endlessly organizes press conferences and briefings.
It needs to lower the degree of mistrust. Nevertheless, the press shouldn't trust the government. We're going to think like our patron. These really are our thoughts. All are dependent on those who pay them.