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Biden mispronounces Putin’s name in remarks on Russia

Also, when speaking about relations with Moscow, the US president nearly said "vaccination" instead of "escalation"
US President Joe Biden EPA-EFE/Andrew Harnik/POOL
US President Joe Biden
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WASHINGTON, April 16. /TASS/. US President Joe Biden mispronounced Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s name in his remarks on Washington’s policy towards Moscow.

"I also made clear to President Clutin that the United - Putin - that the United States is unwavering in our support of our allies and partners in Europe," Biden said, as cited by the White House press office.

When speaking about relations with Moscow, the US president nearly said "vaccination" instead of "escalation." "The United States is not looking to kick off a cycle of vacci- — of escalation and conflict with Russia. We want a stable, predictable relationship," Biden noted.