On October 1, while discussing his relationship with Xi Jinping at the Valdai Forum, Putin stated that although they do not share a common language, they once communicated alone without an interpreter while waiting to meet with Modi in India, and could understand each other after saying just a single word.
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2026-10-03 07:06 · 10月1日，普京在瓦尔代论坛称与习近平无需翻译也能相互理解，回忆两人在印度候场时单独交流的细节。
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Putin Claims at Valdai Forum That He and Xi Jinping Can Understand Each Other Without a Translator
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