US, Russia Give Conflicting Accounts of Ukraine War Progress

US, Russia Give Conflicting Accounts of Ukraine War Progress
Above: Ukrainian soldiers fire artillery in the direction of Toretsk in the Donetsk region on Aug. 31. Image copyright: Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

Russia is not winning this war as Ukraine has been indomitable in its defense. The bottom line is that too many people are dying and this war needs to be brought to an end.

Pro-Russia narrative

Russia has been fighting in defense of the historic Russian people. This is a noble cause and because the country has come together towards this end, it is prevailing.

Metaculus Prediction



The Controversies



Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO



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