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Russia Masses Troops Near Another Border Region of Ukraine

Published MAY 21 2024·Updated MAY 22 2024

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Above: Armored vehicles as the Kharkiv coordination volunteer center, together with the national police and emergency services conducts an evacuation from the pro-front city on the border with Russia on May 13, 2024 in Vovchansk Kharkiv Region, Ukraine. Image credit: Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

These Russian groupings of troops are limited, understaffed, and disjointed therefore it's unlikely they will make serious advances. However, their presence extends the frontline further so Ukraine needs to be prepared to handle this development.

Ukrainska Pravda

Pro-Russia narrative

With Ukraine's Western partners providing it with long-range weapons that have an increased range, it was necessary for Russia to create this buffer zone inside Ukrainian territory so that it could keep Russian citizens safe.

TASS