Ukraine recaptures southeastern village as long-awaited counteroffensive rumbles on
NBCMAY 2023
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
This is a very difficult fight, one that will be costly and that will not end quickly overnight. Nonetheless, the important thing is that Ukraine continues to advance. Western allies will continue to support Ukraine in this struggle against Russian aggression for as long as necessary.
Pro-Russia narrative
While Russia's defense industry grows every day, Ukraine becomes more and more reliant on Western weapons shipments as it produces no weapons of its own. These shipments will soon run dry, and Russia will ultimately achieve the aims of its special military operation.