Biden's Slip: Calling Zelenskiy 'Putin' at NATO Summit

During a NATO summit in Washington, U.S. President Joe Biden accidentally referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as 'President Putin' before quickly correcting himself. Biden emphasized his focus on defeating Putin, albeit the slip, redirecting back to Zelenskiy.

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday mistakenly called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy 'President Putin' during the NATO summit held in Washington. The gaffe occurred during his address to attendees.

Biden quickly corrected himself, addressing the audience again and clarifying his intent. 'Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin,' Biden initially stated, then promptly recognizing his mistake.

'Going to beat President Putin, President Zelenskiy. I am so focused on beating Putin,' Biden reiterated, emphasizing his commitment to counter Russian aggression under Vladimir Putin's leadership.