Ukrainian President Zelensky met with his Turkish counterpart Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday. The meeting comes at a time when Moscow is escalating its offensive and Kyiv is facing difficulties on the front line. Watch to know more!

Turkish President Erdogan offers to host peace summit between Russia & Ukraine

France is planning to have some of its arms manufacturers produce much-needed military equipment directly on Ukrainian soil to help the country in its war against Russia, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Friday.

"Three French companies will be setting up partnerships with Ukrainian companies, in particular in the drone and land equipment sectors, to produce spare parts on Ukrainian soil, and perhaps ammunition in the future", he said.

"The idea is to have the first production units running this summer", Lecornu added.

He hinted the companies involved would include tank maker KNDS, the holding structure formed by France's Nexter and Germany's Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann.

France is planning to have some of its arms manufacturers produce much-needed military equipment directly on Ukrainian soil to help the country in its war against Russia, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Friday.

France is planning to have some of its arms manufacturers produce much-needed military equipment directly on Ukrainian soil to help the country in its war against Russia, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Friday. "Three French companies will be setting up partnerships with Ukrainian companies, in particular in the drone and land equipment sectors, to produce spare parts on Ukrainian soil, and perhaps ammunition in the future", he said. "The idea is to have the first production units running this summer", Lecornu added. He hinted the companies involved would include tank maker KNDS, the holding structure formed by France's Nexter and Germany's Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann.

French defence companies to build military equipment on Ukrainian soil, says minister

Ukraine urgently needs artillery and air defenses from its allies in order to continue defending itself from Russia, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, rejecting the idea that the war had reached a stalemate two years on from Russia’s invasion.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine urges faster delivery of western arms

Ukraine urgently needs artillery and air defenses from its allies in order to continue defending itself from Russia, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, rejecting the idea that the war had reached a stalemate two years on from Russia’s invasion. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky says, 'Ukraine needs weapons from allies to defend itself'

When will the war in Ukraine end? This is a question to which everyone wants an answer. There are more efforts are being made to bring the 2-year-long War to an end between Moscow and Kyiv.

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Sweden joined NATO in Washington on Thursday, two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced it to rethink its national security policy and conclude that support for the alliance was the Scandinavian nation's best guarantee of safety.

Sweden joins NATO as war in Ukraine prompts security rethink

Ukraine has a new problem and the fact is that Americans are not happy and there is no love lost from Kyiv either. The war's brutal reality has exposed a growing rift between Biden and Zelensky.

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US President Joe Biden kicked off his speech by calling for Congress to support Ukraine. Anyone who thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin will stop with the war in Ukraine is wrong, he said. "Now my predecessor, a former Republican president, tells Putin, quote, 'Do whatever you want,'" Biden said. "I think it's outrageous, it's dangerous and it's unacceptable." Biden, who has been pushing Congress to provide additional funding to Ukraine for its war with Russia, also had a message for Putin: "We will not walk away," he said.

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Sweden officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Thursday. Sweden is now a NATO member State making it the newest member of the military Alliance. Watch to know more!

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On Thursday, Sweden formally joined NATO in Washington, two years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine prompted a reevaluation of the country's national security strategy and the realization that membership in the alliance offered the greatest assurance of protection for the Scandinavian nation.

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The UK the United Kingdom's foreign minister reinforced Unity within NATO block during his Germany visit, this comes after a recording of a call among German military officials was leaked by Russian media last week. The included discussions about Germany possibly supplying long range taurus missiles to Ukraine. Watch to know more!

UK Foreign Minister David Cameron discusses Ukraine aid with German counterpart

Another Indian man duped into fighting for the Russian army in the Ukraine war had died. This is the second death in a month. Reports say, at least 20 Indians are trapped in Russia after being lured into a job scam.

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A Russian missile appeared to have struck in the Ukrainian port city of Odessa close to where President Volodymyr Zelensky was holding a top-secret meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

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Russia-Ukraine War: Russian missile explodes in Odessa close to Zelensky, Greek PM

A Russian missile strike appeared to target Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, landing near his motorcade in the Black Sea port city of Odessa, where the president was meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian missile strikes near Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with Greek PM in Odesa

British foreign minister David Cameron is heading to Germany and on his agenda is boosting support for Ukraine and getting more Aid into Gaza. Watch to know more.

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Any war and any hostilities are a tragedy, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, referring to the large number of flashpoints in the world. Watch in for more details!

'Any war is a tragedy', Russian President Putin's emotional remark on Ukraine war

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Ukraine War: Russian missile hit mere metres away from Zelensky, Greek PM's convoy

A missile detonated in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early on Wednesday (Mar 6), mere hundreds of feet away from the meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, media reports said.

"It struck just a couple of hundred metres (approximately 300 feet) from us, right in the midst of the meeting," ABC News quoted a source as saying.

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The source said this incident marked the closest encounter, excluding Zelensky's visits to the front lines to meet with troops. However, the source suggested that Zelensky&nbsp;was likely not the intended target, speculating that the missiles were likely aimed at their customary objectives.

Fortunately, neither leader sustained injuries, but authorities reported casualties from the attack, with at least five confirmed deaths.

Mitsotakis remarked during a joint press conference, "We witnessed this attack today. It's evident who we are dealing with; they show no concern for where they strike. I'm aware that there were casualties today.&nbsp;While I don't have all the details yet, I know there are fatalities and injuries."

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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis affirmed Greece's unwavering support for Ukraine, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Black Sea port of Odesa.

"My presence here reflects the respect of the entire free world for your people and underscores Greece's commitment to stand beside you," Mitsotakis conveyed to Zelensky during his inaugural visit to the country since Russia's invasion in February 2022.

As a NATO member and a longstanding ally in Ukraine's pursuit of joining both the military alliance and the European Union, Greece has extended military assistance to Ukraine.

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"We deliberated on additional measures to enhance security in the Black Sea region. Our focus is on fortifying the protection of our people—both military and civilian. There is a pressing need for enhanced air defense," Zelensky stated.

Zelensky confirmed Greece's participation in a peace summit in Switzerland.

Together, Zelensky and Mitsotakis visited a residential building, the site of a Russian drone attack on Saturday that claimed the lives of 12 individuals, including five children.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

A missile detonated in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early on Wednesday (Mar 6), mere hundreds of feet away from the meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, media reports said.

A missile detonated in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early on Wednesday (Mar 6), mere hundreds of feet away from the meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, media reports said. "It struck just a couple of hundred metres (approximately 300 feet) from us, right in the midst of the meeting," ABC News quoted a source as saying. Also read: Ukraine claims responsibility for railway bridge blast in southwest Russia The source said this incident marked the closest encounter, excluding Zelensky's visits to the front lines to meet with troops. However, the source suggested that Zelensky was likely not the intended target, speculating that the missiles were likely aimed at their customary objectives. Fortunately, neither leader sustained injuries, but authorities reported casualties from the attack, with at least five confirmed deaths. Mitsotakis remarked during a joint press conference, "We witnessed this attack today. It's evident who we are dealing with; they show no concern for where they strike. I'm aware that there were casualties today. While I don't have all the details yet, I know there are fatalities and injuries." Also read: Ukraine war: Germany alleges Putin seeking to 'destabilise' country through wiretap Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis affirmed Greece's unwavering support for Ukraine, following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Black Sea port of Odesa. "My presence here reflects the respect of the entire free world for your people and underscores Greece's commitment to stand beside you," Mitsotakis conveyed to Zelensky during his inaugural visit to the country since Russia's invasion in February 2022. As a NATO member and a longstanding ally in Ukraine's pursuit of joining both the military alliance and the European Union, Greece has extended military assistance to Ukraine. In pics | Ukraine war: What weapons are being used in Russia's invasion "We deliberated on additional measures to enhance security in the Black Sea region. Our focus is on fortifying the protection of our people—both military and civilian. There is a pressing need for enhanced air defense," Zelensky stated. Zelensky confirmed Greece's participation in a peace summit in Switzerland. Together, Zelensky and Mitsotakis visited a residential building, the site of a Russian drone attack on Saturday that claimed the lives of 12 individuals, including five children. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, on Tuesday (Mar 5) said that one high-level military officer used an unsecured phone line during a call about the ongoing war in Ukraine, which Russia intercepted and leaked to the public. He also dismissed concerns about German communications systems being compromised.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Individual’s operational mistake’</h2>

In an incident which has caused an outcry and massive embarrassment for Germany, Russian media, last week released a 38-minute audio recording of a discussion among four senior German air force officials discussing how and if Ukraine could use Taurus long-range cruise missiles against invading Russian forces.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Germany probes military security leak after Russia wiretap

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“Our communication systems have not been compromised,” Pistorius told reporters in Berlin speaking about the initial results of an ongoing investigation into the wiretap incident.&nbsp;

He added, “The reason the air force call could nonetheless be recorded was because of an individual’s operational mistake.”

Pistorius said that one of the participants had accidentally joined the official meeting from a non-secure line which had likely been intercepted by chance by Russia via its widespread surveillance.&nbsp;

One of the four participants joined the meeting held on the Webex platform from a hotel in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-airshow-indias-advanced-light-helicopter-dhruv-participates-asias-biggest-air-show-692009">Singapore</a>, as the city-state at the time, was hosting an air show which saw the participation of many high-ranking military officials from across the world.

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The German defence minister also noted that the use of Webex for calls up to a certain security grade was authorised. The version of Webex is not some off-the-shelf software, said Pistorius, but a specially certified one with servers in the Bundeswehr’s computing centres in Germany.

<h2>About the wiretap</h2>

In the audio recording, posted on Russian social media by a state-backed journalist and head of Russia Today (RT) channel, Margarita Simonyan, German Air Force Chief Ingo Gerhartz was purportedly heard discussing possible delivery of Taurus missiles to Kyiv with three high-ranking Luftwaffe officials. &nbsp;

The German officials also discussed the training of Ukrainian soldiers and potential military targets for the cruise missiles including the Crimea bridge – which links occupied Crimea to the Russian mainland.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, the German defence minister said Russia had leaked the call in a bid to create divisions in Berlin and between the country and its allies.&nbsp;

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This comes as the leaked discussion about possibly delivering Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv which Chancellor Olaf Scholz has publicly rejected, fuelled a public debate.&nbsp;

When asked if the leak would affect Gerhartz’s position, Pistorius said if nothing emerged from the probe then “I am not going to sacrifice one of my best officers to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s games”.&nbsp;

The German defence minister also said that Berlin would take measures so that such an incident would not happen again.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, on Tuesday (Mar 5) said that one high-level military officer used an unsecured phone line during a call about the ongoing war in Ukraine, which Russia intercepted and leaked to the public.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, on Tuesday (Mar 5) said that one high-level military officer used an unsecured phone line during a call about the ongoing war in Ukraine, which Russia intercepted and leaked to the public. He also dismissed concerns about German communications systems being compromised. ‘Individual’s operational mistake’ In an incident which has caused an outcry and massive embarrassment for Germany, Russian media, last week released a 38-minute audio recording of a discussion among four senior German air force officials discussing how and if Ukraine could use Taurus long-range cruise missiles against invading Russian forces. WATCH | Germany probes military security leak after Russia wiretap “Our communication systems have not been compromised,” Pistorius told reporters in Berlin speaking about the initial results of an ongoing investigation into the wiretap incident. He added, “The reason the air force call could nonetheless be recorded was because of an individual’s operational mistake.” Pistorius said that one of the participants had accidentally joined the official meeting from a non-secure line which had likely been intercepted by chance by Russia via its widespread surveillance. One of the four participants joined the meeting held on the Webex platform from a hotel in Singapore, as the city-state at the time, was hosting an air show which saw the participation of many high-ranking military officials from across the world. Also Read | Ukraine claims to have sunk Russian warship near Crimea using sea drones The German defence minister also noted that the use of Webex for calls up to a certain security grade was authorised. The version of Webex is not some off-the-shelf software, said Pistorius, but a specially certified one with servers in the Bundeswehr’s computing centres in Germany. About the wiretap In the audio recording, posted on Russian social media by a state-backed journalist and head of Russia Today (RT) channel, Margarita Simonyan, German Air Force Chief Ingo Gerhartz was purportedly heard discussing possible delivery of Taurus missiles to Kyiv with three high-ranking Luftwaffe officials. The German officials also discussed the training of Ukrainian soldiers and potential military targets for the cruise missiles including the Crimea bridge – which links occupied Crimea to the Russian mainland. On Tuesday, the German defence minister said Russia had leaked the call in a bid to create divisions in Berlin and between the country and its allies. Also Read | Ukraine war: Germany alleges Putin seeking to 'destabilise' country through wiretap This comes as the leaked discussion about possibly delivering Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv which Chancellor Olaf Scholz has publicly rejected, fuelled a public debate. When asked if the leak would affect Gerhartz’s position, Pistorius said if nothing emerged from the probe then “I am not going to sacrifice one of my best officers to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s games”. The German defence minister also said that Berlin would take measures so that such an incident would not happen again. (With inputs from agencies)

Germany blames military recording leak on one participant’s error leading to Russian intercept

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has caused a breakdown of NATO–Russia relationships to the lowest point since the end of the Cold War in 1991. The 2022 NATO Madrid summit declared Russia "a direct threat to Euro-Atlantic security" while the NATO–Russia Council was declared defunct.

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, on Tuesday (Mar 5) over alleged war crimes that they committed in Ukraine amid the ongoing war.&nbsp;

Kobylash, an army lieutenant general and Sokolov, a navy admiral, were named as the ICC issued a second round of arrest warrants against Russian officials related to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Ukraine claims sinking yet another Russian warship in the Black Sea

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<h2>Allegations against Russian commanders</h2>

The Hague-based ICC, in a statement, said that they have reasonable grounds to believe that the two were responsible for “missile strikes carried out by the forces under their command against the Ukrainian electric infrastructure from at least 10 October 2022 until at least 9 March 2023”.&nbsp;

It added, “During this timeframe, there was an alleged campaign of strikes against numerous electric power plants and sub-stations, which were carried out by the Russian armed forces in multiple locations in Ukraine.”

The court also noted that these attacks caused civilian harm and damage which was clearly excessive.&nbsp;

However, since Russia does not recognise the ICC it is highly likely that the Russian commanders will ever be deported to face the charges.&nbsp;

In 2022, the ICC also issued an arrest for President Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s presidential commissioner for children’s rights.

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The two Russian commanders, according to ICC, “are each allegedly responsible for the war crime of directing attacks at civilian objects,” “war crime of causing excessive incidental harm to civilians or damage to civilian objects,” and “crime against humanity of inhumane acts”. &nbsp;

At the time of the alleged crimes, Kobylash, 58, was the commander of the so-called long-range aviation of the Russian air force and Sokolov, 61, was an admiral in the Russian navy who commanded the Black Sea Fleet, according to the ICC.&nbsp;

<h2>Ukraine, rights group&nbsp;welcome arrest warrants</h2>

“Every Russian commander who orders strikes against Ukrainian civilians and critical infrastructure must know that justice will be served,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a post on X welcoming the arrest warrants.&nbsp;

He added, “Every perpetrator of such crimes must know that they will be held accountable.”

The exact details, specific incidents, and possible victims have been kept a secret amid the ongoing investigation, said the ICC.&nbsp;

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“By issuing arrest warrants for Kobylash and Sokolov, the ICC has demonstrated that it will pursue cases to the top of the chain of command,” said Erica Guevara Rosas, Amnesty International’s senior director for research, advocacy, and policy, in a statement.&nbsp;

She also called on member states to ensure that the Russian commanders are arrested if they choose to leave Russia.&nbsp;

“In addition to ICC fugitives, President Putin and Ms Lvova-Belova, the international community must ensure that Mr Kobylash or Mr Sokolov are immediately arrested and surrendered to the ICC if they leave Russia,” Rosas added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, on Tuesday (Mar 5) over alleged war crimes that they committed in Ukraine amid the ongoing war.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, on Tuesday (Mar 5) over alleged war crimes that they committed in Ukraine amid the ongoing war. Kobylash, an army lieutenant general and Sokolov, a navy admiral, were named as the ICC issued a second round of arrest warrants against Russian officials related to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. WATCH | Ukraine claims sinking yet another Russian warship in the Black Sea Allegations against Russian commanders The Hague-based ICC, in a statement, said that they have reasonable grounds to believe that the two were responsible for “missile strikes carried out by the forces under their command against the Ukrainian electric infrastructure from at least 10 October 2022 until at least 9 March 2023”. It added, “During this timeframe, there was an alleged campaign of strikes against numerous electric power plants and sub-stations, which were carried out by the Russian armed forces in multiple locations in Ukraine.” The court also noted that these attacks caused civilian harm and damage which was clearly excessive. However, since Russia does not recognise the ICC it is highly likely that the Russian commanders will ever be deported to face the charges. In 2022, the ICC also issued an arrest for President Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s presidential commissioner for children’s rights. Also Read | Ukraine claims to have sunk Russian warship near Crimea using sea drones The two Russian commanders, according to ICC, “are each allegedly responsible for the war crime of directing attacks at civilian objects,” “war crime of causing excessive incidental harm to civilians or damage to civilian objects,” and “crime against humanity of inhumane acts”. At the time of the alleged crimes, Kobylash, 58, was the commander of the so-called long-range aviation of the Russian air force and Sokolov, 61, was an admiral in the Russian navy who commanded the Black Sea Fleet, according to the ICC. Ukraine, rights group welcome arrest warrants “Every Russian commander who orders strikes against Ukrainian civilians and critical infrastructure must know that justice will be served,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a post on X welcoming the arrest warrants. He added, “Every perpetrator of such crimes must know that they will be held accountable.” The exact details, specific incidents, and possible victims have been kept a secret amid the ongoing investigation, said the ICC. Also Read | India asks nationals to relocate to safe areas in Israel after Kerala-based man dies in missile attack “By issuing arrest warrants for Kobylash and Sokolov, the ICC has demonstrated that it will pursue cases to the top of the chain of command,” said Erica Guevara Rosas, Amnesty International’s senior director for research, advocacy, and policy, in a statement. She also called on member states to ensure that the Russian commanders are arrested if they choose to leave Russia. “In addition to ICC fugitives, President Putin and Ms Lvova-Belova, the international community must ensure that Mr Kobylash or Mr Sokolov are immediately arrested and surrendered to the ICC if they leave Russia,” Rosas added. (With inputs from agencies)

ICC issues arrest warrants for top Russian commanders over suspected war crimes in Ukraine

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has launched a military exercise involving more than 20,000 soldiers from 13 countries across northern parts of Norway, Sweden and Finland.

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David Franklin Slater, who once served as US Army lieutenant colonel was arrested for leaking secret info about the war between Russia and Ukraine to his Ukrainian girlfriend – a woman he met on a foreign online dating platform.

US army veteran employee accused of leaking top secret information on dating site

United States President Joe Biden made another major gaffe on&nbsp;camera as he announced his&nbsp;country will be airdropping food and supplies into "Ukraine" when what he meant to say was the Gaza Strip.

The remarks were made by Biden while speaking with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

"In the coming days, we're going to join with our friends in Jordan and others who are providing airdrops of additional food and supplies", said the president, adding that the United States will "seek to open up other avenues, including possibly a marine corridor".

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However, Biden twice made the mistake of saying that airdrops would be made in Ukraine, which forced White House officials to clarify that he was actually talking about Gaza.

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<h2>White House clarifies Joe Biden's gaffe&nbsp;</h2>

Later, White House spokesman John Kirby, while speaking to the reporters, said that Joe Biden was "referring to Gaza" in his remarks.&nbsp;

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Another goof-up was made by Biden earlier this month when he called Egyptian President Abd el-Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil El-Sisi the "President of Mexico".&nbsp;

The mistake happened while he was speaking about convincing El-Sisi to open Rafah Border Crossing's gates that Egypt shares with Gaza for more humanitarian aid to enter the Palestinian region.

Watch:&nbsp;Israel War: 'Massacre' in Gaza as Israeli forces kill dozens of aid seekers

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Immediately, he made the mistake of angrily denying special counsel Robert Hur's claims that his memory is "poor" and "faulty". The health of Joe Biden has often been under scrutiny because of his frequent goof-ups.&nbsp;

However, Biden's doctor on February 29 said that the US president went through an annual physical examination and "continues to be fit for duty".

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United States President Joe Biden made another major gaffe on camera as he announced his country will be airdropping food and supplies into "Ukraine" when what he meant to say was the Gaza Strip.

United States President Joe Biden made another major gaffe on camera as he announced his country will be airdropping food and supplies into "Ukraine" when what he meant to say was the Gaza Strip. The remarks were made by Biden while speaking with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. "In the coming days, we're going to join with our friends in Jordan and others who are providing airdrops of additional food and supplies", said the president, adding that the United States will "seek to open up other avenues, including possibly a marine corridor". Also Read: US to start airdrops of aid into Gaza in days ahead: Biden However, Biden twice made the mistake of saying that airdrops would be made in Ukraine, which forced White House officials to clarify that he was actually talking about Gaza. 🇺🇸🚨‼️ Biden wants to air drop supplies into Ukraine … 🤷‍♂️ Send it to Gaza … pic.twitter.com/hy9EPeYseL — Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) March 1, 2024 × "We're going to join with our friends in Jordan and others in providing airdrops of, additional food and supplies into Ukraine (Gaza) and, seek to continue to open up other avenues in Ukraine (Gaza), including the possibility of a marine corridor, deliver large amounts of humanitarian assistance in addition to expanding deliveries by land," the president said. White House clarifies Joe Biden's gaffe Later, White House spokesman John Kirby, while speaking to the reporters, said that Joe Biden was "referring to Gaza" in his remarks. John Kirby immediately walks back Biden's announcement of air drops "into Ukraine": "He was referring to Gaza." pic.twitter.com/E6x6j9ealL — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 1, 2024 × Another goof-up was made by Biden earlier this month when he called Egyptian President Abd el-Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil El-Sisi the "President of Mexico". The mistake happened while he was speaking about convincing El-Sisi to open Rafah Border Crossing's gates that Egypt shares with Gaza for more humanitarian aid to enter the Palestinian region. Watch: Israel War: 'Massacre' in Gaza as Israeli forces kill dozens of aid seekers Immediately, he made the mistake of angrily denying special counsel Robert Hur's claims that his memory is "poor" and "faulty". The health of Joe Biden has often been under scrutiny because of his frequent goof-ups. However, Biden's doctor on February 29 said that the US president went through an annual physical examination and "continues to be fit for duty". (With inputs from agencies)

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