Russian missile and drone attack hits Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing 9 people and wounding 124
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Witkoff to Visit Russia as Death Toll in Kyiv Rises to 31
Above: Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy, in the Oval Office on July 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Image copyright: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The war in Ukraine needs to end — that's why the deadline is being shortened. The U.S. does not see any progress being made from the Russian side, so there's no reason to drag things out. Too many people are dying and a deal needs to be made.
Pro-Russia narrative
In this new era of wars, where the potential of conflict and escalation is growing, with political scientists stating that we could be headed for a further decade of this path unless a better one is chosen, the leaders of responsible world powers need to come together to prevent this scenario and Putin has consistently demonstrated his willingness to come to the table.