Russia and China are very natural partners. We are neighbors with an immense common border. — Vladimir Putin Border Copy Share Image
Russia has not taken part and is not going to take part in any actions aimed at removing legitimate government. — Vladimir Putin Action Copy Share Image
In Russia all people enjoy the equal rights, including homosexuals. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There is something that I have in common with every citizen of Russia, the love for our motherland. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
President al-Assad and his army are the only force that actually fights ISIS. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The goal we have set for ourselves, which is to diversify our cooperation with China, is making progress. — Vladimir Putin China Copy Share Image
The natural economic, humanitarian and social integration, do not require any armed forces. — Vladimir Putin Armed forces Copy Share Image
I was told that [Japan journalists] wanted to see my dog, Yume. You can see that she is in great shape. — Vladimir Putin Animal Copy Share Image
Our microeconomic indicators are stable and it gives me reason to believe that we will calmly and steadily pass this uneasy period… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Ukraine is going through a difficult time. There is nothing extraordinary of the resignation of the Ukrainian government ahead of the upcoming… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The state security bodies should not be seen as an institution that works against society and the state; one needs to understand… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Democracy is an internal subject of the developing society. There are fundamentals of democracy, and they should be understood universally in different… — Vladimir Putin Country Copy Share Image
Back in the mid-18th century, in 1745-1747, Ossetia was the first to become part of the Russian Empire. At that time, it… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Political activities in Russia should be as transparent as possible. Financing political activities from abroad is something the state should keep an… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We have created stability, which is a necessary condition for development. But I can't call this system authoritarian. — Vladimir Putin Authoritarian Copy Share Image
At least in Russia, you cannot just go and tap into someone's phone conversation without a warrant issued by court. That's more… — 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 American people Copy Share Image
There is no need for the Russian state to hold such large stakes and we do intend to put our plans into… — Vladimir Putin Economy Copy Share Image
I trust Angela Merkel, she is a very open person. She is also subject to certain constraints and limitations. But she is… — Vladimir Putin Absurd Copy Share Image
As regards humanitarian issues and how to handle them, that was the Prime Minister's [Shinzō Abe] initiative. He brought the matter up… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There are no Russian units in eastern Ukraine - no special services, no tactical advisors. All this is being done by the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There is always a chance [for negotiations with Japan], or else it makes no sense to talk. How great is it? Right… — Vladimir Putin Chance Copy Share Image
Work is already underway today on creating unique high-precision weapons systems and manoeuvrable combat units that will have an unpredictable flight trajectory… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I don't want to offend anyone, but the United States, everywhere, all over the world, is actively interfering in electoral campaigns in… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Terrorists are always a threat to someone. If we'll be scared of them, it means they have won. — Vladimir Putin Israel Copy Share Image
I am sure that, after all, any man in my place should set a positive example for other people. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
You must obey the law, always, not only when they grab you by your special place. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The strengthening of our statehood is, at times, deliberately interpreted as authoritarianism. — Vladimir Putin Authoritarianism Copy Share Image
It is necessary to suppress any extremist actions, on all sides, regardless of their origin. — Vladimir Putin Actions Copy Share Image
We will not allow the past to drag us down and stop us from moving ahead. We understand where we should move. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I am the wealthiest man, not just in Europe, but in the whole world. I collect emotions. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Sometimes it is necessary to be lonely in order to prove that you are right. — Vladimir Putin Loneliness Copy Share Image
We are not going to waste our reserves and burn them for any political ambitions. We will act very carefully. — Vladimir Putin Ambition Copy Share Image
Brazil does have every right to develop its own peaceful nuclear programme. — Vladimir Putin Brazil Copy Share Image
U.S. society doesn't want to play the role of international policeman. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There is nothing in common between al-Assad and ISIS, they fight against each other. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
You can do a lot more with weapons and politeness than just politeness. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
[Egon] Bahr even said: If Russia agreed to the NATO expansion, he would never come to Moscow again. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Even if we do not always agree on every aspect, nobody should take this as an excuse to declare us as enemies. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
![“I was told that [Japan journalists] wanted to see my dog, Yume. You can see that she is in great shape.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/784/vladimir-putin-261_dog_i-was-told-that-japan-journalists-wanted_2122873.jpg)
![“As regards humanitarian issues and how to handle them, that was the Prime Minister's [Shinzō Abe] initiative. He brought the matter up at our last meeting in Lima and asked me straightforwardly whether we would agree to let Japanese citizens travel on a visa-free basis, resolve the issue in such a…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/e99/vladimir-putin-261_abe_as-regards-humanitarian-issues-and-how-t_2331078.jpg)
![“There is always a chance [for negotiations with Japan], or else it makes no sense to talk. How great is it? Right now, it is difficult for me to say, because this will depend, among other things, on the flexibility of our partners.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/0bb/vladimir-putin-261_chance_there-is-always-a-chance-for-negotiation_562083.jpg)
![“Of course, nobody does [want another Cuban Missile Crisis].” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/61b/vladimir-putin-261_courses_of-course-nobody-does-want-another-cuban_3078291.jpg)
![“[Egon] Bahr even said: If Russia agreed to the NATO expansion, he would never come to Moscow again.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/f4d/vladimir-putin-261_expansion_egon-bahr-even-said-if-russia-agreed-to_2517013.jpg)
