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The special military operation is defensive and necessary

Claim

Military operations in Ukraine are necessary to neutralize NATO threats, protect Russian populations, denazify Ukraine, and restore strategic balance.

Normative Conclusion

Military action is justified and will achieve its objectives

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Competing Perspectives

Ukraine fights an existential war for survival

Ukraine265 shared events

Russia’s aggression is unprovoked and genocidal

Ukraine260 shared events

Western weapons are decisive -- delays cost lives

Ukraine3 shared events

Russia threatens European security through aggression

United States2 shared events

Russia is an existential threat to European security

European Union1 shared events

Iran regime must be broken through maximum pressure

United States1 shared events

Belt and Road connects the world through infrastructure

China1 shared events

Eastern Balkans are NATO’s southeastern frontline

Eastern Balkans1 shared events

Ukraine’s future is in the EU and NATO

Ukraine1 shared events

NATO must deter Russian aggression on all fronts

NATO1 shared events

Activity Timeline

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Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and exports

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Mar 26, 202685%

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Mar 25, 202680%

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Mar 25, 202685%

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Mar 25, 202680%

Russian drone strike damages historic center of Lviv, Ukraine

Mar 25, 202685%

Ukrainian drone attacks damage Russian oil facilities in Baltic region

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Russia claims destruction of hundreds of Ukrainian drones

Mar 25, 202685%

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Russia launches nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in a major attack

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Mar 25, 202685%

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Mar 25, 202680%

Russia claims destroying hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight

Mar 25, 202680%

Foreign nationals killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Mar 25, 202680%

Ukrainian drone attacks cause Russian civilian casualties and power outages

Mar 25, 202680%

Ukrainian drone attacks damage Russian oil facilities in Baltic region

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FSB says it foiled Ukrainian plot to send explosive shoe insoles to soldiers

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