Russia Blames US for 'Barbaric' Attack on Crimea

Russia Blames US for 'Barbaric' Attack on Crimea
Above: Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov seen after the Victory Day parade at Red Square, May 9, 2024, in Moscow, Russia. Image copyright: Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Russia narrative

This is an indefensible terror attack on civilians coming as the Orthodox Church celebrates one of its most important holidays. There is no doubt that America helped perpetrate this vicious attack and Russia's response is coming.

Pro-Ukraine narrative

While it is unfortunate this attack occurred on a religious holiday, attacks like this take place daily in Ukraine. Just the same day as the attack on Crimea, a Russian attack on Kharkiv killed three civilians and injured 56 more.

Metaculus Prediction


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