Published 07/11/2024 10:19:00 p.m.

Biden mistakenly calls Zelensky ‘Putin’ at Nato summit

Joe Biden mistakenly referred to the Ukrainian president as "Putin" during a NATO press conference.
Biden's statement created confusion as he initially introduced the Ukrainian president as "President Putin" instead of his actual name.
The mistake occurred when Biden tried to recognize the courage and determination of the Ukrainian president, leading to repeated references to "President Putin.

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BBC News

Biden mistakenly calls Zelensky ‘Putin’ at Nato summit

Biden later corrected himself, saying his gaffe was because he's 'so focused on beating' the Russian president.

07/11/2024 9:53:03 p.m.·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Joe Biden’s defiant press conference falls flat as he introduces Ukraine President Zelensky as ‘President Putin’

He also referred to U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as "Vice President Trump"; three more Democratic lawmakers call for him to quit the presidential race

07/12/2024 2:05:43 a.m.·India

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CTV News

Biden accidentally refers to Zelenskyy as 'President Putin' ahead of press conference

In announcing a compact that would bring together NATO countries to support Ukraine, Biden referred to Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy as 'President Putin' to audible gasps in the room. He quickly returned to the microphone: 'President Putin - he’s going to beat Putin,' Biden said.

07/11/2024 10:15:00 p.m.·Canada

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The Independent

Zelensky’s reaction to Joe Biden calling him ‘Putin’

Watch Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s reaction to President Joe Biden mistakenly introducing him as “Putin” at a NATO summit in Washington on Thursday (11 July). “And now I want to hand it over to the president of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination, ladies and gentlemen, President Putin,” Biden said while speaking to reporters about NATO’s support for Ukraine. He immediately corrected himself, saying: “Presiden…

07/12/2024 9:06:52 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

How Zelensky Reacted When Biden Called Him "President Putin"

In yet another gaffe amid concerns over his re-election bid, US President Joe Biden today mistakenly introduced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky as his Russian rival Vladimir Putin. "And now I want to hand it over to the president of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination, ladies and gentlemen, President Putin," he said, referring to Zelensky while speaking on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Washington. Zelensky looked …

07/12/2024 8:07:20 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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