US Pushes 'Resolution' After Ukraine Hits Russian Oil, Again
Ukrainian forces have reportedly attacked Rosneft PJSC’s Saratov oil refinery in Russia's Volga region. Bloomberg frames this as the US pushing for a "resolution" to the conflict. A neat trick of media framing: when US-backed forces launch deep strikes into an opposing nation's infrastructure, it's called seeking 'resolution.' When the shoe is on the other foot, it’s 'provocation' or 'terrorism.'
One might wonder if this 'resolution' involves more F-16s for Kyiv or perhaps another round of sanctions. (Spoiler alert: it's rarely genuine diplomacy). Apparently, our geopolitical 'resolution' kit includes long-range drones and precision strikes on energy infrastructure, but only for nations we sanction. Imagine the headlines if Russia hit a US ally's oil fields; would Bloomberg still be
pushing for 'resolution' with such a placid tone, or would it be a 'grave escalation'?