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Vladimir Putin was silenced for 34 seconds as he started a major speech to world leaders in an apparent microphone blunder.

The Russian dictator looked visibly annoyed as his microphone failed to work at the International Forum on Peace and Trust session in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat.

Following applause, Putin, 73, tried several times to start his speech but realised no one could hear him.

The despot looked around helplessly for assistance to end his microphone issue, before finally having the switch turned back on.

A total of 16 heads of state and government – including leaders from NATO states – watched as Putin struggled in vain to be heard. Finally, a flunk

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