Ukraine says it gunned down a high-profile 'traitor' near Moscow
NBCDEC 2023
Ukraine Reportedly Assassinates Two Pro-Russia Officials
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The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Illia Kyva was an infamous traitor to Ukraine, not only defecting to Russia but even calling for the invasion. Such treason cannot be accepted in war time and all who collaborate with Russia will meet the same fate.
Pro-Russia narrative
This brazen assassination conducted by Ukrainian intelligence was nothing short of state-sponsored terrorism. These types of actions need to be condemned by the international community. Action has to be taken to prevent these types of attacks from happening again.
Establishment-critical narrative
Under the standards of international law on war, committing assassinations is widely considered a war crime. Ukraine's role in a number of suspected assassinations is clearly beyond the scope of the law and should be condemned.