Putin admits Moscow has room to 'work on' its air defenses after drone attacks hit civilian areas in the capital
Business InsiderAPR 2023
Explosions Reported Across Ukraine Following Further Russian Attacks
Image copyright: State Emergency Service of Ukraine [via Wikimedia Commons]
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
As this war has dragged into its 15th month, Russia continues to terrorize Ukrainian civilians with regular nighttime attacks, and has now moved to daytime attacks as well. While missile defenses have become far more effective, a risk remains from falling missile debris, and everyone's got a story of how tired they feel.
Pro-Russia narrative
Whenever Ukraine is ready, Russia is prepared to enter peace talks to end this conflict. However, Ukraine must accept certain preconditions such as demilitarization and dropping its ambitions of joining NATO. The alternative is that these attacks will continue.