New Delhi:
There are very few such occasions when a head of state gets flustered by the questions of journalists. Recently, the annual press conference of Russian President Vladimir Putin was held. Journalists from all over the country and the world participated in this program. In the press conference, Putin answered many questions boldly. But there came a moment when he got angry. Their faces turned red. In just 10 seconds he said a lot with his face.
In fact, it was the powerful moment when a British journalist got the chance to ask the question, when a British journalist bravely challenged Vladimir Putin and called him a “weak leader” compared to Donald Trump. Vlad turned red with anger at this question.
Simons was allowed to ask the Russian leader one question at yesterday’s marathon conference, as he took the opportunity to lambast Putin for his failed 2024 campaign.
The senior NBC journalist said directly to Putin: “President you have failed to reach the objectives of your special military operation.” He said, “Large numbers of Russians have been killed – including the killing of a general in Moscow this week.” And the Syrian leader you supported has been overthrown.
Before answering the question, Putin took a few moments to collect himself and coughed several times to clear his throat. This phase continued for some time and the dictator appeared to be suffocating with his anger. According to the clip, Putin, in his typical dictatorial style, completely avoided the question to save his face.
The scathing Russian review from Simmons came just after Putin expressed his willingness to talk to Trump “at any time.”
Vlad said he was ready to meet Trump – who has pledged to end Russia’s aggression with peace – as soon as he takes office. He said the two “will have topics to discuss” but that Trump has not yet contacted him. Putin said: “Politics is the art of compromise. We have always said that we are ready for both dialogue and compromise.”
Putin also claimed that his failed offensive, which he thought would capture Kiev in three days, had made Russia stronger. He said: “In the last two or three years Russia has become very strong because it has become a truly sovereign country.
“We are strong economically, we are strengthening our defense capability and our military capability is now the strongest in the world.”
In response to Putin’s comments, Zelensky said: “Do you think he’s a sensible person?” The President’s strange statements were seen in his annual strange call-in on Thursday.
