In a recent turn of events, Senator Lindsey Graham proudly declared that the Russian Interior Ministry's issuance of an arrest warrant against him would be worn

"as a badge of honor," as reported by Politico.

The decision to issue an arrest warrant for Graham came after his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which he praised the United States' military assistance to Kyiv in its conflict against Russia, stating that it was "the best money we've ever spent" and acknowledging that "the Russians are dying."

Following the arrest warrant, Graham emphasized his joy in knowing that his unwavering support for Ukraine had garnered the ire of Putin's regime. He vowed to continue standing with Ukraine and working towards the expulsion of every Russian soldier from Ukrainian territory.

Additionally, the senator issued a challenge to his Russian counterparts, inviting them to arrest and try him for his condemnation of the Putin regime as war criminals. Graham offered to submit himself to the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court and challenged them to present their best case. He confidently concluded by saying, "See you in The Hague!"

In response, the editor-in-chief of the Russian-backed English-language news outlet RT News subtly threatened Graham, insinuating that they possess knowledge of the senator's address. This reference was made in connection to Pavel Sudoplatov, a Soviet general involved in various intelligence operations, including the assassination of Leon Trotsky in Mexico in 1940.

Graham has been an outspoken critic of the Kremlin since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. He even drew attention for suggesting a Julius Caesar-like fate for Russian President Vladimir Putin, although the White House clarified that his remarks did not reflect the official position of the United States government. Photo by Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia commons.