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In a recent exchange on "CNN Primetime," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tackled a question that has been, undoubtedly, growing anticipation. The query revolved around President Joe Biden's recent prediction that there wouldn't be an auto worker strike. Host Abby Phillip didn't mince words, asking, "Was it a mistake for President Biden to say, recently, that he did not think that there would be a strike?"

UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zekenskyy (Flickr/Ukrainian Govt.) Russia is “weaponizing” food, energy and the abduction of children in an effort to win its war against Ukraine, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an address at the United Nations in New York City on Tuesday.

Senator Rand Paul made his stance clear on Wednesday when he took to the Senate floor, announcing his opposition to using government funding as leverage for Ukraine support. In a strong statement, Senator Paul expressed his disapproval of any attempt to "hold the federal government hostage for Ukraine funding."

In a recent development on Capitol Hill, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) issued a stern warning to the leadership of the House, Senate, and President Joe Biden regarding additional American aid to Ukraine. The senator from Kentucky expressed his adamant refusal to provide consent for any expedited passage of spending bills allocating more financial assistance to Ukraine, citing concerns over the growing U.S. deficit.

United Nations Headquarters, New York City — In a high-stakes diplomatic encounter at the United Nations Security Council meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed world leaders and presented Kyiv's comprehensive peace proposal on Wednesday. The event unfolded amid escalating tensions and the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Volodymyr Zelensky urges the UN to counter Vladimir Putin's aggression. Zelensky warns of the potential use of nuclear bombs by Russia. The war in Ukraine disrupts global supply chains, affecting food and energy prices.

Republican Congressman Byron Donalds delivered a candid message concerning Ukraine's funding request on the eve of Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to the United States. In a recent interview with reporters, Donalds discussed various aspects of the issue, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and the political landscape. Here's a breakdown of his key points:

U.S. President Joe Biden appealed to leaders around the world to stand with Ukraine against Russian invaders. The President spoke to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, a centerpiece to his 3-day trip to New York City.

NEW YORK – President Joe Biden called Tuesday on world leaders to stand firm against “naked aggression,” casting solidarity with Ukraine in its war with Russia as a necessary step to deter other would-be aggressors.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian president, will visit the White House and Capitol Hill next week for the UN general assembly. Zelenskiy's travel coincides with Congress's debate on President Joe Biden's request for $24bn in military and humanitarian help for Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

Yesterday, I read that Putin is dead… or maybe just on his deathbed. According to MSN: “Knewz reported, Major-General Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, claimed that he can “prove” Putin is already dead. Budanov said that he is convinced Putin passed away around 14 months ago and a lookalike has been used to cover it up.”

The Russian pilot, Maksym Kuzminov, who defected to Ukraine with a Mi-8 helicopter last month, is not only providing military equipment but also valuable intelligence to the Ukrainian military. In an interview released by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kuzminov is sharing information about Russia's communication systems and airfields network with Ukraine's intelligence service.

KIM JONG UN and Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2019 (Wikipedia). Could communist North Korea start supplying arms to Russia to fight Ukraine?. The possibility has been raised as Kim Jong Un, leader of the hermit nation, arrived Monday for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk faces backlash from Ukraine as revelations surface about his alleged interference in a major military operation targeting the Russian navy. An upcoming biography by historian Walter Isaacson suggests that Musk ordered his engineers to deactivate the Starlink satellite network over Russian-occupied Crimea in order to prevent a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's naval fleet. Musk's concerns reportedly revolved around the potential escalation of tensions and nuclear conflict. Ukraine swiftly criticized Musk's actions, with Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, condemning him for preventing Ukrainian drones from targeting the Russian fleet. Musk responded, denying that he deactivated the service but admitting he chose not to enable the attack to avoid direct involvement in the war. He explained that agreeing to the request would have made SpaceX complicit in a significant act of war. The allegations highlight the evolving role of technology companies in modern conflicts. Musk's previous controversial statements and actions related to Ukraine and Russia have also drawn significant attention, reflecting his complex involvement in international geopolitics.

In order to stop a Ukrainian attack on Russian troops last year, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, told engineers to turn off Starlink's satellite network over Crimea. This was criticized by a Ukrainian official. A new biography of Musk says that in a chat with author Walter Isaacson, the billionaire from South Africa asked, "How am I in this war?" The first of Musk's Starlink terminals arrived in Ukraine in the early days of Russia's unprovoked attack. At the same time, Western governments were working to send artillery and air defense systems to Kyiv. The billionaire finally became unhappy with the deal. There were no plans for Starlink to get involved in wars. "Musk said it was so people could watch Netflix, hang out, do schoolwork online, and do other good, peaceful things, not launch drone attacks," the book says. Isaacson asked him what he was afraid about: the attack on Russian ships by Ukraine would make the Kremlin start a nuclear war. The title of the book is "Elon Musk," and it comes out on Tuesday. An important aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine slammed Musk for the news. "Elon Musk let the Russian military fire Kalibr missiles at Ukrainian cities by not letting Ukrainian drones destroy part of the Russian military fleet through Starlink interference," Mykhailo Podolyak wrote Thursday on social media after CNN talked about some of Isaacson's book's details. "Because of this, civilians, kids are dying." "This is what happens when you mix ignorance with a big ego," he said on X, which used to be called Twitter. There are more than 4,000 satellites in SpaceX's Starlink network, which serves more than 50 countries. When it comes to Ukraine, Starlink has been the key to important battlefield contacts. Isaacson also said that Musk's choice was talked about with Jake Sullivan, who is President Joe Biden's national security assistant, and Gen. Mark Milley, who is Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Isaacson says that Musk was also texting with Fedorov. The official asked Musk to fix Starlink's connection so that the attack on Russia's warship fleet could be done by Ukrainian submarine drones. The answer Musk gave was that he believed Ukraine was "going too far and inviting strategic defeat," as Isaacson's book says. If the Ukrainian attacks had been able to sink the Russian fleet, Musk said, "I think it would have been like a mini Pearl Harbor and led to a major escalation." "That wasn't something we wanted to be a part of." https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/07/ukraine-rips-musk-disrupting-sneak-attack-russian-navy.html.

As Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on his sixth visit to Ukraine on Wednesday, Moscow escalated its opposition, further deepening the widening rift between the two nations since Russia's invasion.