Biden Mistakenly Calls Zelensky Putin

Biden refers to Zelensky as "President Putin" at NATO summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has defended Joe.

US President Joe Biden on Thursday mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as "President Putin" during a speech at the NATO summit in Madrid. The gaffe came as Biden was discussing the ongoing war in Ukraine and the need for continued support for the country.

Biden quickly corrected himself, but the mistake was widely reported in the media and on social media. Zelensky later said he understood that Biden had made a mistake and that he did not take it personally.

The incident highlights the challenges that Biden faces in navigating the complex diplomatic landscape of the war in Ukraine. Biden has been a strong supporter of Ukraine and has led the international effort to provide military and economic aid to the country. However, he has also been careful to avoid provoking Russia and has repeatedly ruled out sending US troops to fight in Ukraine.