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Day 219 Roundup: Attack in Zaporizhzhia Kills 25; Putin Announces Annexation of Four Regions

Published SEP 30 2022·Updated OCT 2 2022

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The Spin

Anti-Russia narrative

As Russia illegally annexes Ukrainian territory following its sham referendums, Moscow continues to terrorize Ukraine's citizens by carrying out criminal attacks on its civilian population. This aggression must be met with a strong response.

Pro-Russia narrative

Following previous acts of reprisals, this tragic attack on civilians was carried out by Ukrainian forces who wanted to inflict punishment on those who wished to escape their government into Russian territory.

Metaculus Prediction

Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

Putin to Approve Annexation of Ukrainian Territories at Ceremony on Friday

AntiWarJAN 2023

Putin slams Western money printing

Putin's Annexation Has "No Legitimacy," Biden Says

Putin speaks to massive crowd celebrating new territories

Russians should apply for visas in Russia – EU

Nuking Ukraine would be an attack on NATO – US senator

West and Russia already fighting WW3 – former US advisor

Washington sanctions Russian central bank chief

Putin names chief suspects for Nord Stream attack

Ukraine insists it can strike Russia despite US ban

Bulgarian politician vandalizes Russian embassy

Unidentified drones spotted before Nord Stream blasts

Key Donbass city ‘half-encircled’ by Ukraine – DPR

Ukraine conflict could end ‘in a few days’ – Lukashenko

Ruble rises against euro and dollar

Ex-Ukrainian envoy lashes out at Merkel’s security speech

Look at These Photos of Russians Being Sent to Fight in Ukraine

Top Propagandist for Putin Spotted Fleeing Russia Into Georgia

NewsweekJAN 2023

Russia accuses UN chief of abusing authority

Volodymyr Zelensky Has the Worst Idea—Ever | Opinion

NewsweekJAN 2023

We Must Reject Russia’s Nuclear Blackmail

AtlanticJAN 2023

Putin’s Newest Annexation Is Dire for Russia Too

AtlanticJAN 2023

It's Not Crazy To Think Biden Sabotaged The Nord Stream Pipeline

The FederalistOCT 2025

Ukraine's Lyman Offensive Could Deal Another Major Blow to Putin's Invasion

NewsweekJAN 2023

NATO Backs Ukraine Taking Territory Back From Russia Despite Nuclear Risk

NewsweekJAN 2023

Putin's Nord Stream Gamble Backfires as Russia Losing Energy War

NewsweekJAN 2023

Russian Wagner Commander Killed in Ukraine's Donbas

NewsweekJAN 2023

Fact Check: Putin's Russia Doesn't Fully Control Annexed Ukrainian Regions

NewsweekJAN 2023

China Trying to Rescue Russia From Ukraine Debacle | Opinion

NewsweekJAN 2023

Russian Consulate Vandalized with Red Paint as Putin Declares Annexation

NewsweekJAN 2023

Russia on Verge of Lyman Collapse as Ukraine Surrounds Unit From All Sides

NewsweekJAN 2023

Russia Loses 2 Jets, 13 Tanks and a Helicopter in a Single Day: Ukraine

NewsweekJAN 2023

Russia's Mobilization Issues Showing 'Systematic Weakness' of Military: ISW

NewsweekJAN 2023

Is Russia Still a Great Power? | Opinion

NewsweekJAN 2023

Russian Troops Told to Use Female Sanitary Products Amid Supply Issues—U.K.

NewsweekJAN 2023

Russian-Installed Official Killed in Pinpoint HIMARS Strike by Ukraine

NewsweekJAN 2023

‘I can’t imagine our future differently’: Donbass residents explain why they voted to join Russia

RT News - September 30 2022 (09:00 MSK)

Here’s What Would Happen If Putin Ordered A Nuclear Strike In Ukraine

Ukraine Voting Brings 'Dangerous Phase,' More Nuke Threats: Retired Admiral

NewsweekJAN 2023

Referendums and Joining Russia

AntiWarJAN 2023

Russian consulate in NYC vandalized as Ukraine applies for 'accelerated' NATO membership

AlterNetJAN 2023

Putin Didn’t Think He Would Fool Anyone

AtlanticJAN 2023

Kremlin Will Annex 4 Regions of Ukraine on Friday

Four Killed, 13 Injured in Russian Rocket Attacks: Ukraine

NewsweekJAN 2023

Biden Thinks Non-Nuclear Threats Will Stop Putin. His Military Doesn't

NewsweekJAN 2023

Biden says Nord Stream pipeline damage was "a deliberate act of sabotage"

CBS NewsOCT 2025

As Russia escalates, the West's caution in arming Ukraine is sensible

Why Russia’s Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Matters

Russia, US seeking to revive key nuclear deal – Moscow

Kremlin reveals next step on Donbass, Kherson, and Zaporozhye

No such thing as limited nuclear conflict – Russian ambassador

Russia Suggests U.S. Destroyed Nord Stream, Warns Against Provoking Nuclear War

InfoWarsJAN 2023

Putin to sign treaty annexing territories in Ukraine, Kremlin says

GuardianJAN 2023

Pentagon working to form new command to coordinate arming and training Ukraine

West rejects Putin’s claim it sabotaged Russian-built gas pipelines

Ukraine Applies For “Accelerated” NATO Membership, Stoltenberg To Speak Soon

InfoWarsJAN 2023

Ukraine applies for Nato membership after Russia annexes territory

GuardianJAN 2023

Putin’s new land grab is dangerous for Ukraine – and the world

Size of Nord Stream blasts equal to large amount of explosive, UN told

GuardianJAN 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: Biden and Zelenskiy reject expected annexations ahead of Putin speech

GuardianJAN 2023

The New Cold War is a War on the Poor and the Poor Need to Fight Back

CounterPunchJAN 2023

Are the Fleeing Russians Merely Draft Dodgers?

CounterPunchJAN 2023

Europe faces ‘scary situation’ following mysterious pipeline leaks, former US regulator says

US imposing ‘swift and severe costs’ on Russia following Putin’s Ukraine annexation

Putin announces illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions, pledging people there will be Russian ‘forever’

In Sviatogirsk, Russia's struggle to annex territory it cannot control is laid bare

In June NATO conducted deep sea exercises in the Baltic Sea near Bornholm Island using underwater vehicles

OpEdNewsJAN 2023

More neutral establishment stance articles

The Nord Stream pipeline leaks are a disaster — the oil and gas industry has a much bigger mess

Listen to Trump About Ukraine Before It's Too Late

TownhallJAN 2023

Joe Biden Tough Talks Putin: ‘Don’t Misunderstand What I’m Saying’

BreitbartJAN 2023

Swedish Agency Warned of Nord Stream Pipeline Vulnerabilities for Years

BreitbartJAN 2023

Joe Biden: Putin Is Lying About 'Deliberate Act of Sabotage' of Nord Stream Pipelines

BreitbartJAN 2023

Ukraine annexation – live updates: Putin to welcome annexed Ukrainian cities today in Red Square ceremony

IndependentJAN 2023

Russians push baseless theory blaming US for burst pipeline

IndependentJAN 2023

Pro-Russian hackers temporarily take MI5 website offline with cyber attack

IndependentJAN 2023

Russian consulate in New York vandalised with red spray-paint

IndependentJAN 2023

Biden says Russia showing ‘contempt’ with ‘phony’ annexation as US announces fresh sanctions

IndependentJAN 2023

This is how Russia’s land grab could complicate the war

IndependentJAN 2023

Swedes don't know if pipeline ruptures damaged power cable

IndependentJAN 2023

Bias Split Public Figures Controversies

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