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Russia Claims Capture of Two Villages in Eastern Ukraine

Russia Claims Capture of Two Villages in Eastern Ukraine
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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

While Russia claims to have taken control of these two villages, if confirmed, they do not represent any major change to the frontlines where fighting has largely stalled after two and a half years.

Pro-Russia narrative

Russia has liberated two more villages and its forces continue to eliminate Ukrainian fighters and equipment as they set the stage for further Russian advances in the coming weeks.

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