Bombed but unbowed, Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv moves to survival mode
PBS NewsHourDec 24, 2022
Day 277: Ukraine Races to Restore Electricity Around Kyiv; Russian Report on NATO Weapons Issues
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The Facts
Electricity has been restored to 90% of residential buildings in Kyiv, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko as heavy snowfall bears down on the Ukrainian capital and expects to persist until mid-week. Millions of people in and near the city are struggling with access to heat in the wake of Russian attacks on power supplies.
On Saturday, Ukrainian President Zelensky also announced $150M had been collected from a summit for the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative, which aims to export Ukrainian food products to African nations. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she “welcomed the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative for 120 days.”
The Spin
Anti-Russia narrative
Russia's deliberate targeting of energy infrastructure — which is unnecessarily increasing the suffering of civilians — amounts to war crimes. This continuing Russian barbarity must be confronted.
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. These attacks will stop once a more sober position on the reality of Ukraine's slim chance of military success is reached.
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