President Biden made a controversial statement about Vladimir V. Putin, the president of Russia, during a fundraiser in California. He referred to Putin as a “crazy S.O.B.” The Kremlin dismissed Biden’s comments as “Hollywood cowboy-style behavior.” The exchange of words between the two leaders has drawn attention and criticism. Putin suggested that Biden’s remarks were a result of his endorsement of Biden for a second term. The Kremlin spokesman accused Biden of performing for his domestic audience. In addition to criticizing Putin, Biden also slammed former President Donald J. Trump for comparing his legal troubles to the death of Russian opposition leader, Aleksei A. Navalny. Biden expressed his disapproval of Trump’s behavior and his affinity for Putin. This public exchange of words between Biden and Putin is just one example of the ongoing tension between the United States and Russia. For more information, you can read the full article on The New York Times.
