I think: the powers like to talk about "freedom" in order to wash the population's brains. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think the American people should express their preferences, and we'll accept their choice. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The most important thing is to find collective solutions in diplomacy and I think that is possible,. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think Shidzo Abe's proposal may be the only way to achieving our goal. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We in Russia have always considered Russians and Ukrainians to be one people. I still think so. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Thank God, I think no one is thinking of unleashing a large-scale conflict with Russia. I want to remind you that Russia… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think Russia has already turned the toughest pages in its history. We're only moving forward now, only get stronger. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I do not think I am entitled to assess the President of the United States. This is up to the American people. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think the international community should unite to fight such inhuman phenomena as terror attacks and the murder of totally innocent people. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
As for meetings, I think the President-elect [Donald Trump] should be given an opportunity to first form his administration and assume office.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Problems between countries always exist, especially between such big countries as Russia and the United States. There have always been some issues,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If one looks at the map of the world, it's difficult to find Iraq, and one would think it rather easy to… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If European countries want to cater to U.S. foreign policy interests, I don't think that they stand to gain anything. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We have a contract for the delivery of the S-300s. We have supplied some of the components, but the delivery hasn't been… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russia is an ancient country with historical, profound traditions and a very powerful moral foundation. And this foundation is a love for… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I have always tried to sense the mood of the people, their needs, their attitude toward ways to solve problems, their priorities.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I do not remember when I said this [oil production would collapse ], maybe in the heat of the moment, but I… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Indeed, Russia and the U.S. were allies during the two tragic conflicts of the Second and the First World Wars, which allows… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe that the 21st century economy is an economy of people, not of factories. The intellectual factor has become increasingly important… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Do you think that it is possible to have a dialogue with the representatives of Lugansk and Donetsk if they all are… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Therefore, I do not think we should go only 60 years back but should look deeper, centuries back. Maybe this will give… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
When you start to meet with ordinary people you understand that a Russian person, really any person from Russia, a Tatar, a… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
How long has it taken the democratic process to develop in the United States? Since it was founded. So, do you think… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I have criticized foreign policy, but that does not mean that we should agree with everything. Indeed, we criticize a lot of… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think that people are able to see that I am working hard, that I am striving openly, honestly and sincerely to… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The people who lost the elections do not want to admit that they really lost, that the one who won was closer… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think that all countries of the region should join their efforts in the fight against a common threat - terrorism in… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think that both Russia and other international actors, including those who are more actively engaged in the resolution of the Ukrainian… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I don't think that neutrality is an obstacle to Austria's successful integration into European and world structures... but this is a question… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
This work is either useless or harmful, because there is nothing good about populism. If you wanted to hear my opinion on… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We may have more control, but my point is that, strictly speaking, Rosneft is not a state company. I think that this… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think every person should have some faith inside him, in his heart. What matters is not an external display of this… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Prisons where people can't even work is the worst punishment you can think of. And I don't think we should put all… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I've repeatedly seen the anti-Russian card played during domestic political campaigns in the States. I think that it's a very short-sighted approach.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
As a rule, [populism] is done for the sake of political expediency by those who do not care about the consequences, who… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think that rather than talking about particular models, of which there could be a huge number, we should talk about basic… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We see that leaders in Western Europe [there are some debates of course, we also see that and analyse it all] stick… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Mr. McCain fought in Vietnam. I think that he has enough blood of peaceful citizens on his hands. It must be impossible… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It is not what your supporters, friends or your political adversaries call you that matters. What is important is what you think… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Their [the U.S.’s] defense budget in absolute figures is almost 25 times bigger than Russia’s. This is what in defense is referred to as… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Personally, I think that children should be left alone, they should be given an opportunity to grow up, to become aware of themselves and… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Yes, life in Chechnya so far looks more like a life after a natural disaster. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
I'd rather not deal with such questions, because anyway it's like shearing a pig - lots of screams but little wool. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Not everyone likes the stable, gradual rise of our country. There are some who are using the democratic ideology to interfere in our internal… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
We see Serbs as our spiritual brothers. And that is what is at the base of our relations today and in the future. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
They [leaders in Western Europe] do not misuse financial instruments, financial injections, but, first of all, seek structural change. This is urgent for our… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Terrorism has once again shown it is prepared deliberately to stop at nothing in creating human victims. An end must be put to this.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Contractors always pursue large profit, the customer - a high-quality end product in due time and at a lower cost. This struggle never ends,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
I would like to draw your attention to the fact that in Russia, unlike in one third of the world's countries, being gay is… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
The sanctions may be imposed only by the decision of the UN Security Council. A unilateral imposition of sanctions is a violation of international… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Whoever does not miss the Soviet Union has no heart. Whoever wants it back has no brain. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Anyhow, we obviously understand that, being a United States' ally and having a special relationship with it, the UK in its relations with Russian… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
![“As for meetings, I think the President-elect [Donald Trump] should be given an opportunity to first form his administration and assume office. Meetings will come next.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/708/vladimir-putin-261_administration_as-for-meetings-i-think-the-president-el_538411.jpg)
![“I do not remember when I said this [oil production would collapse ], maybe in the heat of the moment, but I do not think I even said it, but I may just not remember it. I was saying that at a certain level of oil prices new deposits will not be explored. That is what is actually happening…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/3f7/vladimir-putin-261_certain_i-do-not-remember-when-i-said-this-oil-p_1570466.jpg)
![“Therefore, I do not think we should go only 60 years back but should look deeper, centuries back. Maybe this will give us [Russia and Japan] an opportunity to look at the future from a more remote perspective.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/674/vladimir-putin-261_century_therefore-i-do-not-think-we-should-go-on_1399256.jpg)
![“I have criticized foreign policy, but that does not mean that we should agree with everything. Indeed, we criticize a lot of things, we think that our partners make many mistakes [may be we make mistakes too, no one is immune to making mistakes], but as for the economy, I repeat that, in my…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/77e/vladimir-putin-261_acting_i-have-criticized-foreign-policy-but-tha_2639392.jpg)
![“As a rule, [populism] is done for the sake of political expediency by those who do not care about the consequences, who do not think even one step ahead, who do not want to think and do not intend to honour their commitments.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/1fa/vladimir-putin-261_care_as-a-rule-populism-is-done-for-the-sake_1907182.jpg)
![“We see that leaders in Western Europe [there are some debates of course, we also see that and analyse it all] stick to, I cannot say right or wrong ones, it always depends on someone's view, but I think, very pragmatic approaches in addressing economic issues.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/4ae/vladimir-putin-261_approach_we-see-that-leaders-in-western-europe-th_1287164.jpg)
![“Mr. McCain fought in Vietnam. I think that he has enough blood of peaceful citizens on his hands. It must be impossible for him to live without these disgusting scenes anymore. Mr. McCain was captured and they kept him not just in prison, but in a pit for several years. Anyone [in his place] would…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/404/vladimir-putin-261_blood_mr-mccain-fought-in-vietnam-i-think-that_434321.jpg)
