Russia issues Lindsey Graham arrest warrant after Ukraine comments

In the video, Graham noted that “the Russians are dying” and described the U.S. military assistance to the country as “the best money we’ve ever spent.”

While Graham appeared to have made the remarks in different parts of the conversation, the short video by Ukraine’s presidential office put them next to each other, causing outrage in Russia.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented Sunday by saying that “it’s hard to imagine a greater shame for the country than having such senators,” according to the Associated Press.

Russia’s Investigative Committee moved to open a criminal investigation against Graham and the Interior Ministry followed up with a warrant for his arrest.

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Graham considers the arrest warrant to be a “Badge of Honor.”

“To know that my commitment to Ukraine has drawn the ire of Putin’s regime brings me immense joy.  I will continue to stand with and for Ukraine’s freedom until every Russian soldier is expelled from Ukrainian territory,” Graham said in a statement Monday.

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A view of destroyed building after the Russian drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine on May 28, 2023. One person was killed. Out of 54 drones, 52 were shot down by Ukrainian air defense.

“Finally, here’s an offer to my Russian ‘friends’ who want to arrest and try me for calling out the Putin regime as being war criminals: I will submit to jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court if you do,” he added. “Come and make your best case. See you in The Hague!”

Russian forces pummeled the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with “Kamikaze” drone attacks Saturday night as the city prepared to celebrate the anniversary of its founding Sunday.