"Biden Declares Putin a 'Weakened Pariah' Amidst Failed Mutiny in Ukraine"

President Joe Biden stated that the armed rebellion in Russia has weakened Vladimir Putin and solidified his status as a global "pariah." While it is difficult to gauge the extent of Putin's weakening, Biden emphasized that the uprising showcased a loosening grip on power due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Biden noted that Putin's standing has been diminished not only with NATO and the European Union but also with nations outside the West, including Japan. The failed mutiny led by mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin further weakened Putin, according to Biden, who clarified that the United States and its military allies were not involved in the uprising.