Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he’s also keeping his options open
Associated PressJUL 2024
Ukraine: At Least 29 Killed After Russian Missile Attack
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Image copyright: Ukraine's Defense Ministry via Wikimedia Commons
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
This is yet another example of the terrorism that Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin has unleashed on Ukraine. How many more demonstrations does the world need before taking decisive action against him?
Pro-Russia narrative
Russia has repeatedly said that it does not target civilians. All strikes are directed at military targets, including military warehouses, fuel depots, and training facilities.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 12% chance that a post-Putin Russia will substantially democratize within 5 years, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
