Second Batch of Leaked US Documents Surface Online

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The Spin


Pro-establishment narrative

Russia is likely behind this leak of documents. They revealed Ukrainian fighting positions in areas of the country, as well as a range of damaging information on US operations across the globe. It's they who benefit most from the leaks.

Establishment-critical narrative

This leak, which the US Dept. of Defense acknowledged as authentic, now complicates the US-supported Ukrainian counteroffensive planned for this spring. Military planners will now need to reassess before launching the salvo.


Metaculus Prediction

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