Ukraine has regained control over the 'whole Kyiv region' following the Russian assault, the deputy defense minister says
Business InsiderJul 28, 2022
Day 38 Roundup: Ukraine Retakes Towns Around Kyiv, Warns of Heavy Battles to Come
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The Facts
Ukraine has retaken 30 towns and villages near Kyiv, including the city of Brovary, according to Ukrainian military officials on Sat. In Bucha, to the northwest of the capital, at least 20 bodies were reportedly found. It's unclear whether they were shot or killed in a bombing.
Zelenskyy says Russia is making a 'slow but noticeable' withdrawal in some northern areas of Ukraine but warns that retreating forces are leaving mines and booby-trapping homes.
The Spin
Anti-Russia narrative
This invasion is an egregious violation of international law. Putin's ultimate aim is to restore the Soviet empire, even if it takes massive bloodshed and false pretexts such as calling the 2014 Ukrainian revolution after a fraudulent election a "coup". This unprovoked attack is the latest chapter in Putin's Orwellian attempt to re-write history.
Pro-Russia narrative
NATO and the US have ignored Russia's security concerns by breaking its promise not to expand eastward in return for German reunification. These concerns are legitimate and taking them seriously would have avoided the Ukraine tragedy.