Biden scolds Sky News journalist for question on Putin’s Nato war threats

Biden scolds Sky News reporter over question on Putin’s Nato war threats

US President Joe Biden scolded a Sky News reporter who asked if he thought Russian President Vladimir Putin was a war criminal. Biden responded that he thought the reporter’s question was “a ridiculous question,” and that he did not believe Putin was a war criminal.

Biden’s comments came in response to a question from Sky News reporter Mark Stone. Stone asked Biden if he thought Putin was a war criminal, in light of reports of Russian atrocities in Ukraine. Biden responded by saying that he thought Stone’s question was “a ridiculous question,” and that he did not believe Putin was a war criminal.

Biden’s comments were met with criticism from some quarters, who accused him of being soft on Putin. However, Biden’s supporters defended his comments, saying that he was simply trying to avoid escalating tensions with Russia.

The exchange between Biden and Stone took place during a press conference at the White House. Biden was asked a series of questions about the war in Ukraine, including whether he thought Putin was a war criminal and whether he supported sending US troops to Ukraine.

Biden answered all of the questions, but his response to Stone’s question was particularly notable. Biden’s comments were seen by some as a sign that he is not willing to take a tough stance against Putin. However, Biden’s supporters defended his comments, saying that he was simply trying to avoid escalating tensions with Russia.

The war in Ukraine is a complex and difficult issue, and there is no easy solution. Biden’s comments on Putin should be seen in the context of the broader US policy towards Russia. The US has been trying to balance the need to punish Russia for its aggression in Ukraine with the need to avoid a wider conflict.