Ex-NATO chief wants Ukraine to join without lost territories
RTJUL 2023
Ukraine Braces for Another Winter of Russian Strikes on Energy Infrastructure
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Russia's deliberate targeting of energy infrastructure — unnecessarily increasing the suffering of civilians — amounts to war crimes. This is yet another example of why Russia's aggression in Ukraine must be confronted with Western support.
Pro-Russia narrative
Attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are a direct consequence of the failure of the country's leadership to meaningfully engage in peace talks and the false mindset that they can defeat Russia on the battlefield. These attacks will stop once a more sober position is reached.