Top G-7 diplomats back Ukraine support, express suspicion of China
PBS NewsHourSEP 2022
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The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
As Russia continues to bomb Ukraine and bring misery to its civilians, the only answer to Putin's unchecked aggression is to keep supporting Ukraine militarily for as long as it takes.
Establishment-critical narrative
The West continues to pursue the wrong policy of pumping Ukraine with weapons, thinking the situation can be resolved on the battlefield. Ukraine's backers need to push for a negotiated settlement instead.