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Above: A fireman inspects the damage after a missile strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 21, 2024. Image copyright: Adri Salido/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Russian terror attacks continue to target Ukrainian civilians, as well as the country's energy facilities. Ukraine needs permission to use long-range weapons on Russian territory so it can take out Russia's ability to conduct attacks of this nature.
Pro-Russia narrative
Attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are a direct consequence of the failure of the country's leadership to meaningfully engage in peace talks and thinking they can defeat Russia on the battlefield. These attacks will stop once a more sober position is reached.