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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Frederick Marvin Lumba

Interpreter for Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán Performs Poorly During Meeting with Vladimir Putin

Hungarian Prime Minister shakes Russian President Vladimir Putin's hand during their meeting at Moscow, Russia (Credit: Screenshot from YouTube)

Clear communication is crucial during high-level diplomatic meetings, especially between world leaders who do not share a common language. While largely invisible to observers, interpreters play a vital role in ensuring accurate dialogue.

That role came under scrutiny following the meeting between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday after transcripts of their conversation were released to the media.

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