How to Convince Putin He Will Lose
Foreign AffairsJUN 2024
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
By deliberately targeting civilians in this residential block, this is yet another example of a Russian war crime perpetrated in Ukraine. It also underscores the need for Ukraine's Western partners to strengthen the country's missile defense systems.
Pro-Russia narrative
Russia has repeatedly said that it does not target civilians. All strikes are directed at military targets — including military warehouses, fuel depots, and training facilities.