Putin Silenced for 30 Seconds at Ashgabat Event

By Hammad Kahlun

international News Correspondent

SNN Finland

Ashgabat In an unexpected moment during a public event, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke for about half a minute without any sound because his microphone was muted.

The incident occurred while Putin was addressing officials and foreign dignitaries. Once the microphone button was finally activated, his speech continued normally.

This moment is particularly ironic as Putin is known for demonstrating to visiting leaders how to use headphones for simultaneous translation a practice that Kremlin propaganda often highlights as a sign of his meticulous attention to protocol.

Observers noted the unusual scene with amusement, highlighting the rare technical glitch involving one of the world’s most closely watched leaders.

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