7 minutes agoPutin at official meetings doesn't bother translators
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)“During official meetings, Putin often speaks English, but during meetings that have a negotiating character he speaks with the help of a translator, although he understands almost everything and often tries to correct translators when they are in difficult situations. Working as an interpreter for the highest political levels, I know [...]
During the two-day G-20 summit, which was held in the German town of Hamburg, the Russian president had many bilateral meetings and official talks with the presidents of other countries, writes Sputnik News, broadcast Periscopi.
At official meetings, Russian President Vladimir Putin communicates with leaders of other countries with the help of translators. But if the conversation is of a more informal nature, the Russian leader often speaks English without anyone's help, said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
At G-20 dinner, Putin was sitting next to the first lady of the United States, Melanie Trump. Both had been seen laughing as they talked to each other.
Melanie speaks several languages, including German, for which Vladimir Putin has knowledge. According to media reports, Putin and Mrs. Trump made a lively dialogue and with no restrictions almost without any help from a translator./Periscopi/
