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Biden Mistakenly Refers to Zelensky as Putin at NATO Summit

Jul 11, 2024 1 min read

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During a NATO summit in Washington, U.S. President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian President Vladimir Putin. The error occurred during the Ukraine Compact initiative at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Biden quickly corrected himself, emphasizing his commitment to defeating Putin and supporting Ukraine.

This incident adds to a series of gaffes that have led to increased scrutiny over Biden's fitness to serve and his re-election chances. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended Biden during a bilateral meeting at the summit. The gaffe comes as NATO members continue to extend support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, and as Biden faces calls from some Democrats to withdraw from the upcoming presidential race.

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