What is occurring in and around Ukraine at any given moment depends on where you sit. Russia claims one thing, while the United States and NATO claim something else.

Russian President Vladimir Putin talks about resolving his grievances diplomatically, only to then warn the West about neglecting Russia’s security concerns. Senior U.S. national security officials claim a Russian invasion is, if not imminent, then highly possible in the next week. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the man responsible for Ukraine’s defense, advises his people to go about their normal daily lives. Moscow releases video footage of Russian tanks crossing the bridge out of Crimea, only for the U.S. and NATO to dispute Russia’s de-escalation.