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The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Russia must not be allowed to prevail in Ukraine as it would have a hugely detrimental impact on European security. As such, EU countries are working hard to provide Ukraine with the weapons it needs and is considering all options to make sure that it can win this conflict. Pres. Putin must not be allowed to advance his expansionist aims.
Pro-Russia narrative
Aside from the avoidable loss of Ukrainian territory and men throughout this conflict, Ukraine's counteroffensive has failed and Kyiv is now losing the war. More money for arms will simply bring about more death and destruction. Ukraine would never have fought this war against Russia without US and EU weapons. Now that these weapons are running dry, Ukraine must accept the reality that Russia will never cease its defense of the Donbas or Crimea.