Biden confused in describing phone conversation with Putin

Current U.S. President Joe Biden on Jan. 16 during an appearance at the Meyer - Henderson Hall military base in Arlington, Virginia, could not clearly explain what he talked about with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

"In fact, when I spoke to him on the phone, he said he wanted us to become the Finland of Europe. I then genuinely pointed out to him that you don't get Finlandization of Europe. You're not getting the Finlandization of Europe," Biden said, commenting on his remarks about Russia's small territorial gains.

The president also added that Finland and Sweden, which are already members of the alliance, will soon join NATO at the U.S.'s behest.

"If we don't rule the world, who will? Who?" added Biden.

Earlier, on January 5, Biden mixed up the date of his first summit with Putin during a speech to new Democratic members of Congress. According to him, he has known the Russian president for 47 years.

Before that, on September 25, 2024, the American leader confused New York and Washington during his speech at the UN General Assembly. He called the venue Washington, D.C., while in reality the signing took place in New York.

The 82-year-old president of the United States, who is the oldest leader in the history of the country, often loses his mind during his speeches and makes various reservations.