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A |     A Russian governor was accused by critics on Sunday of “discrediting Russia’s armed forces” after telling residents in her region that the country had “no need” for its war in Ukraine.Natalya Komarova, the governor of the Khanty-Mansiysk region and a member of President Vladimir Putin’s governing United Russia party, made the remarks during a meeting with residents in the Siberian city of Nizhnevartovsk on Saturday.Critics have called for authorities to launch an investigation into her remarks, but Komarova hasn't been detained or faced any charges so far.A video of the event posted on social media showed the politician being confronted by the wife of a Russian soldier who said that mobilized men had been poorly equipped for the front line.Komarova told residents that Russia hadn't been prepared for the invasion of Ukraine.“Are you asking me (why your husband does not have equipment), knowing that I’m the governor and not the minister of defense?”, the 67-year-old said.“As a whole, we did not prepare for this war. We don’t need it. We were building a completely different world, so in this regard, there will certainly be some inconsistencies and unresolved issues,” she said.Komarova’s comments quickly spread online, reportedly prompting pro-war activists to denounce the politician to authorities for “discrediting Russia’s armed forces.”News outlet Sibir.Realii reported that its journalists had seen a letter from the director of a Siberian non-profit organization, Yuri Ryabtsev, to Russia’s Minister of Internal Affairs, calling for a further investigation of Komarova’s comments.Days after Putin sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, Russia’s Kremlin-controlled parliament approved legislation that outlawed disparaging the military and the spread of “false information” about Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.Russian courts have used the legislation to hand out fines and prison terms to opposition critics, including those who describe Moscow’s full-invasion of Ukraine as a war, instead of using the Kremlin’s preferred euphemism of “special military operation.”。    The trailer launch for the upcoming romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri was held recently in the city. The event featured producer Karan Johar alongside the film’s lead actors, Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday. While the event was all about the trailer of the new film, it also became a moment of celebration for a major international achievement for Dharma Productions’ another movie, Homebound.            Addressing the media, Karan Johar spoke about the news that Homebound has been shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Reflecting on the film's success, Karan said, “I am not sure I can articulate how proud, elated and over the moon I am with the journey of Homebound. All of us at Dharma are privileged to have this proud and important film in our filmography. A big thank you to Neeraj for making so many dreams of ours come true, from Cannes to being on the Oscar shortlist, this has been such an overwhelming journey! Love to the entire cast and crew and teams of this special film!"                                                                 View this post on Instagram          A post shared by Filmfare (@filmfare)               These remarks highlighted the special journey of the film, which has transitioned from a critical success at international festivals to a contender on the global stage. Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, was selected as India’s official entry for the 2026 Oscars. The film, which features Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, follows the story of two childhood friends, Shoaib and Chandan, going through social and systemic challenges. Its inclusion in the shortlist of 15 films marks a huge step, as it is now one of the top contenders for the final five nominations.           After the discussion on Homebound, the focus returned to the trailer of Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. The film marks a reunion for Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, who previously worked together in Pati Patni Aur Woh.            As Homebound enters the final stages of the Oscar race, the fans from India are closely following its progress. The final five nominations for the Best International Feature Film category are scheduled to be announced on January 22, 2026. With the 98th Academy Awards set to take place in March, fans of Indian cinema are hopeful that Homebound will secure a historic nomination.Also Read: Karan Johar Thanks Shah Rukh Khan for His Heartfelt Praise for Homebound。

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