Agreement with Russia is ‘deal with the devil,’ adviser to Ukrainian president says
Associated PressAUG 2024
Zelenskyy Praises Strikes on Russian Military Sites
Above: Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives evening address on July 26, 2024. Image copyright: President of Ukraine
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
While Ukraine is facing intense battles on the frontlines, special gratitude has to be shown to the Ukrainian warriors who strike Russian bases and logistics on the occupied territory. Russian invaders must feel that this is Ukrainian land.
Pro-Russia narrative
Given the Western-backed attacks on Crimea, which chose to be part of Russia in a transparent referendum more than a decade ago, Russia is under no illusions as to how the Western countries will approach the settlement of the crisis in Ukraine.