Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 14, triggers multiple fires, mayor says
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Russia Launches Record Drone Attack on Kyiv After Trump Call
Above: Flames and smoke following Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine on July 4, 2025. Image copyright: Oleksii Filippov/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Putin's massive drone attack right after talking to Trump proves Russia only understands strength, not diplomacy. The timing wasn't coincidental — it was a deliberate message that Moscow has zero interest in peace talks while feeling emboldened by America's weapons pause. This terror campaign against civilians demands immediate restoration of military aid and tougher sanctions.
Pro-Russia narrative
Russia will continue to defend itself against Western aggression while remaining open to diplomatic solutions on its own terms. The special military operation will proceed until Ukraine's NATO ambitions and security threats are eliminated, as Putin clearly explained to Trump. Military pressure remains necessary since political and diplomatic means haven't achieved Russia's legitimate security goals.