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Biden Mistakenly Calls Zelenskyy 'President Putin' at NATO Summit in Washington

Jul 11, 2024, 10:23 PM

During a NATO summit in Washington, U.S. President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as 'President Putin,' the leader of Russia. Biden quickly corrected himself after the gaffe, which occurred while he was introducing Zelenskyy at an event focused on the Ukraine Compact. The mistake happened just before a high-stakes press conference, adding to the scrutiny Biden faces regarding his public appearances. Zelenskyy responded to the error with humor, saying, 'I'm better.'