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Russian Strikes Kill At Least 16 in Kyiv

Russian Strikes Kill At Least 1416 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 50% chance there will be a bilateral ceasefire or peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by March 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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