04.12.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized a German businessman for asking him a question in English, not his native language, stressing that a state's level of sovereignty is "the most important thing.
What I want to draw your attention to is that you represent Germany, and you speak German, but why are you asking a question in English?" Putin smiled as he asked a German businessman in English during the
"Russia Calling" investment forum. "The level of state sovereignty is the most important thing."
"I was visiting
Schröder for his birthday. Everyone spoke English, even the Hanover Girls' Choir sang in English. It's shameful," he added, placing his hand on his chest. "The degree of sovereignty must start here."
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