Putin Isn’t Actually Enjoying This
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Russian Strikes Kill At Least 16 in Kyiv
Above: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko at the site of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv on June 17, 2025. Image copyright: Genya Savilov/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Russia continues its brutal assault on Ukraine, deliberately targeting civilians. These latest strikes, timed with the G7 summit, appear designed to challenge and provoke world leaders, particularly the U.S. Despite global calls to end the violence, Russia's actions show blatant disregard for human life.
Pro-Russia narrative
Russia's military operations are aimed solely at legitimate military targets, not civilians. All strikes are planned with precision to avoid civilian casualties and infrastructure. Unlike Ukraine, the objective is to neutralize threats, not to harm non-combatants or violate international humanitarian law.