"Putin's Embarrassing Language Mishap in Kazakhstan"

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"Putin's Embarrassing Language Mishap in Kazakhstan"
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Russian President Vladimir Putin was left embarrassed when the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, began his opening remarks at a forum in Kazakh instead of Russian. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, showcased the apparent power move by Tokayev and the confusion among the Russian delegation. This comes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has led to Putin's diplomatic isolation by Western nations. Despite the incident, Kazakhstan remains an important ally for Russia.

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