Ukraine Braces for Another Winter of Russian Strikes on Energy Infrastructure

Ukraine Braces for Another Winter of Russian Strikes on Energy Infrastructure
Image copyright: Zinchenko/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images News via Getty Images (Jan. 20, 2023)

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Russia's deliberate targeting of energy infrastructure — unnecessarily increasing the suffering of civilians — amounts to war crimes. This is yet another example of why Russia's aggression in Ukraine must be confronted with Western support.

Pro-Russia narrative

Attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are a direct consequence of the failure of the country's leadership to meaningfully engage in peace talks and the false mindset that they can defeat Russia on the battlefield. These attacks will stop once a more sober position is reached.

Metaculus Prediction


Establishment split

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