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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has denounced conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for his role in undermining support for military aid to Ukraine. McConnell criticized Carlson for conducting a ‘fawning’ interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year, which he believes swayed many Republicans against supporting Ukraine. Carlson’s interview with Putin, in which he failed to challenge Putin’s claims, has been widely criticized. Other Republicans, including House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner, have expressed concerns about the spread of Russian propaganda in conservative media and among the Republican base.

Poland’s proposal to host nuclear weapons has been met with strong opposition from Russia, with the Kremlin warning of measures to ensure its security. Journalist and NATO critic Peter Hitchens believes the plan will escalate tensions between NATO and Russia, raising the risk of nuclear retaliation and a potential global catastrophe. Hitchens questions the efficacy of hosting nuclear weapons as a deterrent, highlighting the ultimate authority of the US President in their use. He criticizes the current US foreign policy, arguing that it has exacerbated tensions unnecessarily.

Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has made limited military progress, but his determination to continue the war has not waned. Russia’s military-industrial complex is producing more ammunition, and Putin has intensified his crackdown on domestic opposition and dissent, including the death of Alexei Navalny in prison. Putin views the war as a means to solidify his power at home and challenge the West’s political and ideological dominance. Despite growing public discontent, Putin has maintained support for the war by promoting a siege mentality and glorifying the military, while suppressing dissent and restricting individual freedoms. However, the gap between Putin’s militaristic goals and the desire for normalcy among the Russian people is widening, and the economic and social costs of the war are beginning to take their toll.

New Jersey Representative Jeff Van Drew has gained notoriety as Vladimir Putin’s staunch supporter in the United States Congress. His recent vote against providing military aid to Ukraine has sparked outrage, revealing his opportunistic nature and lack of conviction. Van Drew’s actions have jeopardized the lives of Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines, as they struggle against the Russian aggression with limited resources.

Russian forces have claimed to have captured the village of Novomikhailovka in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, while the US Congress has approved $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has expressed concern that India might follow a path similar to Russia if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secures victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections scheduled for 2024. Mann asserted that such an outcome could result in the elimination of opposition within India.

NCP leader Sharad Pawar has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to emulate Russian President Vladimir Putin and warned of a ‘new autocracy’ taking shape in India. Pawar claimed that the former prime ministers of India worked to build the nation, while Modi only criticises others without highlighting his own government’s achievements. Pawar also criticized Modi for constantly criticizing former PM Jawaharlal Nehru, whose contributions to India cannot be ignored. He praised the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance for working together to protect the national interest.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s close associates have criticized House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for supporting an additional aid package for Ukraine. The Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov called McCarthy a “traitor” for pushing the funding measure despite opposition from some Republicans. Solovyov claimed that President Biden had “used backstage methods” to sway McCarthy’s support, and that the Ukrainian aid bill was a “brutal victory” for Biden. Russian state-run media have previously expressed affection for McCarthy, but have now turned against him.

Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is rumored to be suffering from pancreatic disease and reportedly has no chance of recovery, according to the exiled newspaper Novaya Gazeta Europe. The news outlet claims Kadyrov has been living with pancreatic necrosis for over five years, which may explain his recent absences from public view.

Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov, a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is reportedly suffering from pancreatic necrosis and is facing a grim prognosis. The Kremlin is said to be preparing for a change in power in Chechnya, as Kadyrov’s health continues to deteriorate. Despite denials from Kadyrov and his entourage, Russian media outlets have been reporting on his declining health and drastic weight loss since 2019.