Kremlin reacts to Biden’s last Putin insult

(MENAFN) The Kremlin has condemned United States President Joe Biden's recent insult directed at Russian President Vladimir Putin, labeling it "unacceptable." This statement came after Biden's remarks during a press conference following the NATO summit in Washington, where he referred to Putin as a "murderous madman" and suggested that the Ukraine conflict had reignited "some of the oldest and deepest fears" in Europe.

Biden's comments were framed within the context of NATO's relevance, indicating that the ongoing conflict had served as a "rude awakening" for those who believed the alliance's influence had waned. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded sharply to these assertions, emphasizing that such behavior from a head of state is "absolutely unacceptable" and does not reflect well on Biden.

Peskov also addressed the numerous gaffes that marked Biden's speech during the summit, including mistakenly introducing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin” and misidentifying former President Donald Trump as the current vice president. He noted that these slips had garnered global attention and suggested they reflect poorly on the American leader.

While acknowledging that Biden's gaffes are primarily an internal issue for the United States, Peskov remarked, “We have paid attention to the fact that the whole world has paid attention to this.” He maintained that these incidents should be viewed as mere "slips of the tongue."

Overall, the Kremlin's response highlights ongoing tensions between the US and Russia, as Biden's remarks continue to exacerbate an already strained relationship amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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