Washington:
US President Joe Biden was “in cost” and on prime of issues at a NATO summit with fellow leaders in Washington, French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned Thursday.
“I used to be in a position to speak with President Biden at size yesterday at dinner,” Macron informed reporters. “I noticed as all the time a president who’s in cost, clear on the problems he is aware of properly.”
The French chief was additionally requested a couple of gaffe made by Biden simply minutes earlier when he mistakenly launched Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky as his Russian foe Vladimir Putin, earlier than shortly correcting himself.
The blunder intensified considerations about Biden’s age and psychological acuity after a disastrous debate efficiency towards Donald Trump two weeks in the past.
“All of us slip up generally,” Macron mentioned. “It is occurred to me and it may occur once more tomorrow. I’d ask to your indulgence.”
Macron additionally mentioned that France will proceed to help Ukraine “so long as mandatory.”
Requested about latest visits to Russia and China by Viktor Orban, Macron mentioned the Hungarian prime minister didn’t go there with any “mandate” from the EU.
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