Biden introduces Ukraine’s Zelensky as ‘President Putin’ in front of NATO leaders in latest brutal gaffe

President Biden drew gasps Thursday evening when he introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin” — confusing him with the Russian tyrant whose forces have invaded Ukraine for the past two and a half years.

“And now I want to hand it over to the president of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination,” Biden said. “Ladies and gentlemen, President [Vladimir] Putin. “

Many in the auditorium appeared to wince as the words left the president’s lips. One audience member shouted “Zelensky!” in an attempt to correct the 81-year-old Biden.