Boris Johnson thanks Vladimir Putin for 'inspirational leadership' instead of Zelenskyy

Boris Johnson accidentally paid tribute to the ‘inspirational leadership of Vladimir Putin’

Boris Johnson accidentally paid tribute to the ‘inspirational leadership of Vladimir Putin’

“An inspiring leader”: Johnson's slip by quoting Putin instead of Zelensky

During a speech in the British Parliament, the former Prime Minister spoke about the situation in Ukraine, saying, among other things, that the United Kingdom should continue to support Volomydyr Zelensky's country. However, in wishing to welcome the actions of the latter, the deputy quoted the Russian president.

Boris Johnson thanks Putin for 'leadership'. He meant Ukraine's Zelensky

Boris Johnson: The slip-up came as Boris Johnson talked about Ukraine's effort against Moscow's invasion of Kyiv.

Johnson: I want to thank Vladimir Putin for inspiring leadership

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has indulged in a new slip, which, of course, has not been overlooked by the public this time. In his first speech to the British Parliament since leaving power, he mistakenly thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for “inspiring leadership”.

In a slip-up, Boris Johnson thanks ‘inspirational leadership’ of Putin

The incident occurred during a debate in Britain's general Commons on the war in Ukraine, reported local media.

Boris Johnson accidentally praises Vladimir Putin for 'inspirational leadership'

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson accidentally praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for his "inspirational leadership."