US President Joe Biden’s rude remarks about Russian leader Vladimir Putin reflect his frustration with Washington’s inability to control Moscow. This was stated by Scott Ritter, former intelligence officer of the US Armed Forces. TASS.
“I think it’s more about expressing extreme anger than insulting,” the expert said.
According to him, the Biden administration believes that it should be able to control the actions of the Russian Federation. Ritter explained that no other American government has taken a similar position.
However, it is currently impossible for Washington to influence Moscow in any way. In this context, the expert advised that the words of the owner of the White House should not be considered as an insult, and reminded that this is not the first time the head of state has allowed himself to make such “improvisations” regarding Putin.
“I think it’s not just fear, <…> But the USA has concerns <…> “Today’s Russia controls its own future, its own destiny, is proud to be Russia, is led by a leader who will not allow itself to be manipulated by foreign powers,” the former American intelligence officer said.
February 21 Biden spoke At a closed election event in San Francisco. In his speech, the US President spoke unflatteringly about his Russian counterpart, calling him a “crazy son of a bitch”.
Putin before commented Biden’s insults towards him.