Russia boosts nuclear forces amid ‘hybrid war’ with the West: Putin
Al JazeeraDEC 2023
Report: Russia Advances in 4 Parts of Ukraine
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The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
There will be peace in Ukraine when Russia achieves its objectives. Those objectives remain unchanged from the start of the special military operation — those being the denazification of Ukraine, its demilitarization, as well as the guaranteeing of the country's neutral status.
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Despite the setbacks for Ukraine, Kyiv is still confident that it can achieve military victory. Ukraine is also confident it will receive the weapons it needs from the US and the West early next year. While Putin is no closer to achieving his goals, Ukraine is now closer on the path to EU integration.