Newly released footage captures Senator Lindsey Graham praising U.S. military aid to Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, describing it as the “best money we’ve ever spent.” The comments were made in Kyiv during Graham’s visit to express solidarity with Ukraine in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion. The video clip shows Graham and Zelensky engaged in a conversation across a round table.
Zelensky expresses his gratitude in English for the support provided by America, stating, “Free or die, now we are free.” Graham interjects by acknowledging that “the Russians are dying.” The video then shifts to a different camera angle, where Graham adds, “Best money we’ve ever spent.”
The release of the footage prompted condemnation from Dmitry Peskov, President Putin’s press secretary. He criticized the comments, stating, “It’s hard to imagine a greater shame for the country than having such senators.” Maria Zakharova, head of the press department at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also reacted strongly, drawing a historical parallel between American financial investment in Nazi Germany and the current U.S. support for Ukraine.
Despite Russia’s claims that Ukraine is ruled by a Nazi regime, which has been widely dismissed by Western governments and experts, tensions continue to escalate between the two nations. Ukrainian armed forces, led by Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi, released a video titled “Time to take back what is ours,” depicting Ukrainian troops preparing for battle. Speculation grows that Ukrainian forces are preparing for a counter-offensive against Russian troops in the town of Bakhmut in the Donbas region.
Meanwhile, the British Ministry of Defence’s latest intelligence update revealed that Russian state-backed media and business groups are advocating for a six-day working week to support the invasion of Ukraine. The report highlights the ongoing information war and propaganda efforts surrounding the conflict.