Keir Starmer reacts to Joe Biden calling Zelensky ‘President Putin’

Moments before a high-stakes press conference to allay fears about his capacity as president, Joe Biden made another serious gaffe, introducing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky as “president Putin”.

The 81-year old was delivering remarks at the Nato Summit, taking place this week in Washington DC. Biden was attending an event to celebrate the Ukraine Compact, a bilateral agreement unifying countries in their support of the wartorn nation.

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[tellitasitis]

The man with the power to order a nuclear attack

[IndoorOutdoorsman]

“Here let me answer your question by changing the subject”

[VeronicaMoreno-qdyh]

*And the stupid 'NATO clapping seals' were already clapping BEFORE he made the correction.*

[Nik-itp]

Starmer can never answer a simple question in his life without it becoming a monologue!!!

[CraigBuckton-oq]

Only been in the job a week and Starmer is already gaslighting the people.

[jessecrawford]

Oh lord. The PM of the UK is just another NPC. Blah blah blah. Pure rubbish.

[Senninhamcl]

Why do politicians never actually answer the questions they've been asked

[kv]

Starmer’s answers are pathetic. I know talking round the question it’s the politicians way but he’s taking the piss

[ИринаКоротаева-эх]

I’m Russian. Came here to check if it’s a real thing. I have seen the video on Russian media and thought it was a joke!
This old gentleman shouldn’t make any important decisions that’s for sure.

[SpartacusColo]

Sorry, UK. You guys are as screwed as we are (US).

[deandenajade]

A question confuses him just as much as Women, he couldn't answer his front door if the bell rang .
We are fucked....

[wrl-]

Sir Keir Starmer dodged that question like a silver bullet...☝🏾😭💯🔥

[lioqomo]

😂Putin is a president of Ukraine. Stop fighting in Ukraine immediately!

[careersadviser]

Liars sticking together. Be afraid, be very

[OceansEleven-sdwf]

Kier starmer dodges the question. What a revelation from a new prime minister. Wtf 🤬

[emina]

Please don't remove Biden! Best entertainment ever, old Joe...

[bunbwre]

Just answer the question asked and leave the BS if you want respect from people. Answers like that make you a question dodging reality denier, and it makes you look like you think we are stupid Starmer. So grow up, answer the question, and treat people with more respect ffs.

[robiul]

At least he knows who is real president and it's Putin

[knightwatchman]

Starmer deflected. Typical politician. The UK is in for a lot of suffering with him as they have suffered in the past when governed by a Labour PM.

[zxlfsow]

You can't cover for someone who has lost their mind, so stop it!!!