Zelenskyy, Armed Forces Give Contrasting Statements on Russian Plane Crash

Image copyright: via Ukraine's Presidential Press Office

The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

While Russia is predictably rushing to conclusions and is already using this event to toy with the feelings of Ukrainian society, the Ukrainian government is taking all the steps necessary to find out exactly what happened with the plane going down. Kyiv will demand an international investigation so that all facts can be established.

Pro-Russia narrative

While a Russian investigation to establish the facts is ongoing, Ukraine's Armed Forces have already indirectly suggested they are responsible for the plane going down, saying that it will "continue to destroy" future flights in the Belgorod region. This was a reprehensible crime and Kyiv is the primary suspect.

Metaculus Prediction


Establishment split

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