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Global ResearchJun 03, 2023
Putin Claims Ukraine's Counteroffensive is Failing
The Facts
In the first meeting of its type during the 15-month Russia-Ukraine war, Russian Pres. Putin hosted a range of journalists and war bloggers for televised questioning on Russia's progress in its so-called "special military operation" on Tuesday.
The talks covered if and how Russia's objectives have changed since the conflict started, delved into Putin's assessments of the breach at the Nova Kakhovka dam, and discussed sensitive areas including Ukrainian attacks in Russian territory and problems in Russia's weapons supply lines.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Russia's figures are not accurate and Putin's public statements on the war should not be taken seriously. Ukraine's forces have had modest successes and they are moving forward with their plans. They continue to make territorial gains.
Pro-Russia narrative
Putin's remarks are frank exchanges with a range of journalists and war bloggers. He tackled sensitive issues and gave his honest assessments of Russia's standing and objectives on multiple issues as it moves forward with achieving its goals. Ukraine is losing this war.
