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Biden accidentally introduces Zelenskyy as "President Putin"

Friday, 12 July 2024, 01:27
Biden accidentally introduces Zelenskyy as President Putin
Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: Getty Images

At an event on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington, US President Joe Biden has accidentally called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "President Putin".

Source: Biden during his speech on the Ukraine Compact

Details: Biden introduced Zelenskyy as "President Putin", referring to Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

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Quote from Biden: "Now I want to hand over to the President of Ukraine who has as much courage as he has determination. Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin."

More details: Biden quickly realised his mistake and said, "President Putin? President Zelenskyy. I’m so focused on beating Putin; we are worried about it".

Zelenskyy laughed about it and said, "I’m better".

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