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
I have called President Obama, and President Obama called me on various issues. This is part of our regular contacts, there is… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It is a major world power, and today it is an economic and military leader - no doubt about it. That is… — Vladimir Putin America Copy Share Image
I hope that the responsible figures in the Ukrainian leadership will not hinder soldiers in the Ukrainian army from putting down their… — Vladimir Putin Army 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
Easter celebrations are evidence of the increased benign influence of the Russian Orthodox Church and other traditional churches in our country on… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We see Serbs as our spiritual brothers. And that is what is at the base of our relations today and in the… — Vladimir Putin Brother Copy Share Image
The last time I was in Japan as President of Russia was 11 years ago, if memory serves. I later visited in… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I am convinced that a multi-faceted dialogue between Russia and Egypt will continue to deepen and expand for the benefit of the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Take, for example, Lithuania. Do you know, what was its population in the Soviet times? It was 3.4 mln people. It was… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Some countries have a parliamentary republic, some are presidential republics and some are still monarchies, but no one sees them as not… — Vladimir Putin Ballots Copy Share Image
The United Nations remains the sole universal international organisation designed to maintain global peace. And in this sense it has no alternative… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
After the demise of the Soviet Union, we had many problems of our own for which no one was responsible but ourselves:… — Vladimir Putin Collapse 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
I like other sports, too, including skiing and swimming, and I am learning to play ice hockey now. But judo is definitely… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Love for one's motherland is one of the most powerful and uplifting feelings. It manifested itself in full in the brotherly support… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The fact is that there was a long war in which Serbia and its capital Belgrade were bombarded and attacked with missiles.… — Vladimir Putin Belgrade Copy Share Image
At last, Russia has returned to the world arena as a strong state - a country that others heed and that can… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I'm eternally grateful to fate and the citizens of Russia that they've trusted me to be the head of the Russian government. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Nobody should have any illusion about the possibility of gaining military superiority over Russia. We will never allow this to happen. — Vladimir Putin Illusion Copy Share Image
Over the course of the year 1990, the then Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher had many conversations with President… — Vladimir Putin Communication Copy Share Image
The absence of a peace treaty [with Japan] is an anachronism we inherited from the past and it must be removed. However,… — Vladimir Putin Absence Copy Share Image
One thing is clear, everyone, no matter what their professional or material status, no matter what their influence on various state structures,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I bow my head to the victims of terrorism. I am highly impressed of the courage of New York residents. The great… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Bike is the most democratic transport vehicle. Bike is the most daring, challenging as it gives its owner the tempting feeling of… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
In accordance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the issues of foreign policy and defense are fully in the hands of… — Vladimir Putin Constitution Copy Share Image
I would like to deal with a person who is able to take responsible decisions and implement the agreements reached. The name… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There are also fundamental issues related to what the current leader, President [Barack] Obama, said. I am referring to his idea about… — Vladimir Putin American exceptionalism Copy Share Image
The Central Bank should take into account other things as well: the stability of the bank system in the country, the increase… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe a healthy lifestyle is an extremely important thing which underpins solution to numerous important problems, including the health of the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russia is opposed to the proliferation of mass destruction weapons, including nuclear weapons, and in this context we call upon our Iranian… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Kiev's attempts to exert economic pressure on Donbas (region of east Ukraine) and disrupt its daily life only aggravates the situation. This… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It's better not to argue with women... When people push boundaries too far, it's not because they are strong but because they… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
In almost any country, probably in Russia in particular, it's fashionable to criticise people in power. If you come out in support… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Mrs. [Hillary] Clinton is focusing on a different part of the voters trying to influence them in her own way as well;… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
An increase of two or three degrees wouldn't be so bad for a northern country like Russia. We could spend less on… — Vladimir Putin Climate Copy Share Image
We should not forget either about the interests of the regular consumers who need the prices in supermarkets to be a little… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
South Korea's investment in Russia has not been smooth, ... Korea had planned to carry out 126 investment projects worth 273 million,… — Vladimir Putin Investing Copy Share Image
There are big countries and small countries, rich and poor, those with long democratic traditions and those still finding their way to… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russia must realise its full potential in high-tech sectors such as modern energy technology, transport and communications, space and aircraft building. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image