Relationship of SU(2) & SU(2) to SO(4)?

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While almost all accessible references indicate/demonstrate that group SO(4) = SU(2)⊗SU(2), I've come across two references that state the relationship as SO(4) = SU(2)⊕SU(2).

Is the latter equation referring to the Lie algebra? Or is it a typo?

Clarification appreciated.