Biden's Ukraine Speech Overshadowed by Gaffe, as Grenade Attack Targets Draft Office in Busk

President Biden's speech in Ukraine was overshadowed by a gaffe where he mistakenly introduced President Zelenskyy as President Putin. Additionally, an unidentified individual threw a grenade at a military draft office in Busk, Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing resistance to the draft and the challenges faced by Ukraine's armed forces.

President Joe Biden's speech in Ukraine on Thursday was overshadowed by a gaffe where he mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin. While Biden quickly corrected himself, the error was widely reported and criticized.

Biden visited Ukraine to demonstrate U.S. support for the country as it continues to face Russian aggression. In his speech, he praised the resilience of the Ukrainian people and condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine. Biden also announced an additional $500 million in military aid to Ukraine.

Biden's Ukraine Speech Overshadowed by Gaffe, as Grenade Attack Targets Draft Office in Busk

However, Biden's speech was overshadowed by his gaffe, which occurred as he was introducing Zelenskyy. Biden began by saying, "Mr. President of Russia," before quickly correcting himself and saying, "Mr. President of Ukraine." The error was widely reported by media outlets and criticized by political opponents.

In other news from Ukraine, an unidentified individual threw a grenade at a military draft office in the western Ukrainian town of Busk on Monday. The grenade exploded but no one was wounded, according to police. The incident comes as Ukraine increases its efforts at drafting civilians into its military, while some men flee to avoid service.

Biden's Ukraine Speech Overshadowed by Gaffe, as Grenade Attack Targets Draft Office in Busk

Police are investigating the grenade attack, which damaged the facade and windows of the draft office. The individual who threw the grenade fled the scene after the explosion.

The grenade attack highlights the ongoing resistance to the military draft in Ukraine. There have been persistent cases of men fleeing Ukraine to avoid military service throughout the war. In recent months, there have also been Ukrainian media reports of violence directed at draft offices and draft officers.

Asked if they were concerned about the resistance to the military draft, Ukraine's military told Reuters that maintaining public trust is "an important component of the activities of the (armed forces), without which it will be extremely difficult to achieve victory over the enemy."

The grenade attack and the resistance to the military draft underscore the challenges faced by Ukraine's armed forces. As the war continues, Ukraine is facing increasing pressure to mobilize its population, while also trying to maintain public support for the war effort.