Russian Intelligence Chief Shot in Moscow
The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
While Ukraine's involvement has yet to be officially confirmed, this latest assassination attempt highlights the lengths Zelenskyy's regime will go to in an attempt to disrupt the ongoing negotiations with Russia.
Anti-Russia narrative
This string of shock killings has aggravated a number of Russians who are asking questions about the steps being taken by the state to protect key military officials.
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Regardless of whether Kyiv was involved in this or not, given that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is an illegal act of aggression under international law, Ukraine is justified in targeting those actively directing or enabling that aggression. Removing key military and political actors responsible for planning and sustaining an unlawful war constitutes an extension of Ukraine’s self-defense against ongoing threats to its sovereignty.