Biden doubles down on calling Russian invasion of Ukraine 'genocide' | USA TODAY

Speaking in Iowa, President Joe Biden referred to the Russian invasion of Ukraine as "genocide" for the first time.

President Joe Biden made a point of calling Russia's actions in Ukraine a "genocide'' on the same day his counterpart Vladimir Putin said peace talks have reached a "dead end'' and the war will continue until Moscow's goals are accomplished.

Before heading back to the White House from Iowa, Biden told reporters Tuesday that he intentionally said "genocide” when describing Russia’s atrocities against Ukraine, something he had previously avoided. “It’s become clearer and clearer that Putin is trying to wipe out the idea of being Ukrainian,” Biden said.

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[awebb]

Does this potato actually think the people believe a word he says about anything?

[pbatt]

Absolute the biggest joke in American history this guy

[Mrosh]

Biden, America’s embarrassment and shame

[wolverinex]

Russia knows he ain't gonna do sh*t.

[ztd]

further proof that Boe Jiden is just another pawn following his script.

[t.s.]

Oh-o, Joe doubled down. Double of nothing is still nothing...what a joke.

[frankthecat]

Imagine this man is our president. God help us all.

[ftboomer]

Looks like somebody doesn't understand the meaning of the word 'genocide'. Too bad that guy is the 'leader of the free world'. :(

[bryanwagner]

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[rajibdeka]

" A day without hypocrisy is a day wasted."- US/Europe/UK👍👍

[lauracohoon]

And this is America's fearless leader!! The joke's on The American People!!

[GaMt]

Putin needs to reopen the Keystone XL Pipeline.

[BrandyTexas]

Why are they still allowed on twitter then?

[avgjayevryday]

Who takes the mainstream media news seriously anymore?

[RedMoon]

what about Iraq and Afghanistan? if that isn't genocide I don't know what is.

[jimmyculp]

He can triple down, it is not going to change anything?

[natatnightnews]

The deflection is real and apparent, we need real leadership who will put the American people first!

[cleomenes]

Biden is once again confused about he definition of a word.

[leemiller]

Joe you're the problem! It was never Putin!

[james]

No foreign leaders fear or respect Saigon Joe. Let’s go Brandon!💯👍🏽🇺🇸