Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 609
GuardianMAY 2023
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Ukraine's GUR is responsible for the killing of Mikhail Filiponenko. Not only did he facilitate Russia's torture camps, but he was also personally abusing prisoners. Ukraine will go after anyone who is a traitor and collaborates with the enemy.
Establishment-critical narrative
Under the standards of international law on war, committing assassinations is widely considered a war crime. Ukraine's actions in the case of Mikhail Filiponenko — as well as other suspected assassinations — are clearly beyond the scope of the law and should be condemned.