Russian Forces Enter Another Eastern Ukraine City
The Facts
- Russian forces have entered the Donetsk city of Toretsk, a spokesperson for Ukraine's armed forces said this week.
- Reports suggested the presence of Russian troops in Toretsk going as far back as August 23. However, the recent remarks were the first confirmation of fighting inside the city by a Ukrainian official.
- The spokesperson for Ukraine's Operational Tactical Group Luhansk told a national broadcaster on Tuesday that the situation around Toretsk was "very unstable," adding that "fights are taking place literally at every building entrance."
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The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Throughout the two-and-a-half years of Russia's vicious onslaught on Ukraine, the US has been at Ukraine's side to ensure that it remains an independent country and that Putin does not succeed. US support for Ukraine remains unwavering.
Establishment-critical narrative
With US weapons now attacking inside Russia and reports that Ukrainian troops are supported by Western special forces disguised as mercenaries, we're now as close to World War III as we've ever been. It is shocking that Western elites continue to pursue these disastrous policies.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 20% chance that Russia will have significantly expanded its controlled territory in Ukraine on January 1, 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
