U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a visit at United Performance Metals in Hamilton, Ohio, U.S., May 6, 2022. REUTERS
WASHINGTON 鈥� President Joe Biden was not happy with leaks to news outlets in which U.S. intelligence appeared to take credit for helping Ukraine target a Russian ship and Russian generals in Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Monday.
鈥淭he president was displeased with the leaks. His view was that it was an overstatement of our role, an inaccurate statement and also an understatement of the Ukrainians鈥� role and their leadership and he did not feel they were constructive,鈥� she said.
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