Former President Traian Băsescu spoke about his meetings with Vladimir Putin, whom he describes as a "cunning, intelligent, and extremely well-prepared for discussions."

The former president of Romania, Traian Băsescu, described the meetings with Vladimir Putin as well-planned confrontations of ideas, highlighting the Russian leader's ability to dominate discussions. Băsescu had only two bilateral meetings with Putin, but he emphasized that at international summits the discussions were broader and more complex, with each meeting requiring meticulous preparation from both parties.