"US-Russian tensions escalate as Ukraine aid hangs in the balance"

Russia's spy chief, Sergei Naryshkin, warned the United States that Ukraine could become its "second Vietnam," draining resources and becoming an ongoing conflict. This comes as President Joe Biden seeks further funding for Ukraine, facing opposition from Republicans in the House of Representatives. The Vietnam War, which lasted nearly two decades and resulted in significant casualties, is often seen as a cautionary tale for military interventions. Despite the opposition, a recent poll shows that 59 percent of Americans still support sending military aid to Ukraine.