LOST IN TRANSLATION

This is the line everyone quoted

http://crooksandliars.com/2015/12/putin-says-trump-bright-and-talented
Putin Says Trump Is 'Bright And Talented'

But! http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2015/12/vladimir-putin-calls-donald-trump-brilliant-flamboyant-lively-colorful-outstandin
Here are eight different translations of Putin's remarks:

He is a brilliant and talented person without a doubt...