Ukraine war live updates: Biden calls Putin a ‘crazy SOB'; Russia signals it could try to capture Kyiv again

U.S. President Joe Biden referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a controversial figure during a fundraiser in San Francisco. Biden emphasized the climate crisis as an existential threat while acknowledging the potential risks associated with geopolitical conflicts. The comment follows a pattern of Biden making strong statements, as he has previously used strong language towards others. In related news, a senior Russian official suggested that Russia may attempt to capture the capital city of Kyiv, expanding their occupation beyond the four Ukrainian regions they currently control.