Biden explained his words about Putin as "personal indignation"

Biden said that, speaking about Putin's being in power, he "did not formulate any changes in US policy"in relation to Russia, but expressed a personal opinion. He stressed that he does not deviate from his words and does not apologize for them Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden said that the words that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power after the hostilities in Ukraine do not reflect the policy of the United States administration, but are his personal position.

According to Biden, he does not deviate from his words, they expressed his "personal feelings" and indignation, which was caused by communication with Ukrainian refugees in Poland on March 26. “I expressed the outrage I felt and I have no intention of making an apology,” he said (quoted by Reuters).

Biden stressed that he "did not formulate any changes in US policy towards Russia."

The State Department linked Biden's words about Putin with emotions from a trip to Poland Politics

When asked whether this remark would cause a negative reaction from Putin and whether it would lead to complications in diplomatic work, Biden answered in the negative. The US President also said: "I don't care what he thinks ... Judging by Putin's behavior, he will do what he is going to." According to Biden, "no one can influence the Russian president."