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Get Her A History Book: US VP Kamala Harris Mocked Online Over Response to Russia-Ukraine Tensions

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The second-in-command has repeatedly come under criticism for what critics describe as her inability to provide comprehensive answers when being asked questions about US domestic and foreign policy.

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US vice-president Kamala Harris has been mocked for her response about tensions between Russia and Ukraine. On Monday, Russian president Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, a move which prompted condemnation from the West and Ukraine.Kamala Harris, who was attending the Munich Security Conference, was asked by reporters to comment on the issue as well as to speak on the Biden administration’s endgame when it comes to the Ukrainian crisis. The second-in-command made an incoherent statement, before saying that Washington and its allies are opting for a diplomatic solution to the problem.Her comments prompted derision from netizens, who branded her response an embarrassment.Many users were angered by the condescending tone the vice-president adopted to talk about the issue.Still others took her to task over her statement that there had been 70 years of peace in Europe.Many netizens maintained that Harris must have been making her statement while appearing on a famous sketch comedy show, whereas others lamented that she is representing the United States.This is not the first time Kamala Harris has been criticised for her unprepared responses. The VP has been berated by critics for laughing off or providing evasive answers when asked a question she finds uncomfortable.Critics of the administration highlight how Harris dealt with the migrant crisis at the US southern border - when asked whether she would visit the border - which is supposed to be her particular area of responsibility - the VP simply laughed several times.

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Get Her A History Book: US VP Kamala Harris Mocked Online Over Response to Russia-Ukraine Tensions

15:50 GMT 22.02.2022 (Updated: 12:43 GMT 21.03.2022)

© AFP 2023 / MEGAN VARNERU.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with the media at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport before boarding Air Force Two back to Washington DC on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Vice President Harris is visiting Atlanta as part of a nationwide tour to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with the media at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport before boarding Air Force Two back to Washington DC on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Vice President Harris is visiting Atlanta as part of a nationwide tour to encourage Americans to get vaccinated. - Sputnik International, 1920, 22.02.2022

The US' second-in-command has repeatedly come under criticism for what critics describe as her inability to provide comprehensive answers when being asked questions about US domestic and foreign policy. Harris was filmed several times dodging or laughing off uncomfortable questions, including on the migrant crisis.

"I mean, listen, guys, we’re talking about the potential for war in Europe. I mean, let’s really take a moment to understand the significance of what we’re talking about. It’s been over 70 years. And through those 70 years … there has been peace and security. We are talking about the real possibility of war in Europe. We desire, we believe … that there is a diplomatic end to this moment," Harris said.

"I mean, listen guys…" pic.twitter.com/hnWOsOkShI
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) February 21, 2022

Her comments prompted derision from netizens, who branded her response an embarrassment.

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Many users were angered by the condescending tone the vice-president adopted to talk about the issue.

Twitter screenshot

Still others took her to task over her statement that there had been 70 years of peace in Europe.

Twitter screenshot

Many netizens maintained that Harris must have been making her statement while appearing on a famous sketch comedy show, whereas others lamented that she is representing the United States.

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This is not the first time Kamala Harris has been criticised for her unprepared responses. The VP has been berated by critics for laughing off or providing evasive answers when asked a question she finds uncomfortable.

Critics of the administration highlight how Harris dealt with the migrant crisis at the US southern border - when asked whether she would visit the border - which is supposed to be her particular area of responsibility - the VP simply laughed several times.