Trump Calls Zelenskyy After Ukraine's 'Unprecedented' Attack on Russia

Was Kyiv attempting to disrupt elections or is Moscow continuing to escalate the war?

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Trump Calls Zelenskyy After Ukraine's 'Unprecedented' Attack on Russia

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Above: U.S. President Donald Trump on the phone as he departs Trump National Golf Club in Virginia on Sept. 20, 2026. Image credit: Samuel Corum/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Russia narrative

Ukraine's unprecedented attack, which included 450 drones towards the Moscow region, was clearly intended to disrupt Russia's elections. However, the enemy did not succeed with its aims.

TASS

Pro-Ukraine narrative

As demonstrated by Russia's vicious and deliberate attack on Zaporizhzhia, it is clearly not backing down from its escalation and giving signals that it still wishes to further expand the war. With long-range sanctions, Ukraine must continue pressuring the aggressor to bring this war to an end.

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