There is progress in the sense that the Prime Minister [Shinzō Abe] has proposed, outlined, as it were, directions for movement toward… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I'm an adult and I know what power means in the modern world. In the modern world, power is mainly defined by… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We need to use the United Nations Security Council and believe that preserving law and order in today's complex and turbulent world… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Oil production, energy production are growing, though the latter has gone down by about 1 percent here, I believe... By the way,… — 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
America's creative approach to solving the problems the country is faced with, its openness and open-mindedness which make it possible to unleash… — 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
I believe the U.S. already understands and will understand more and more that only a strong Russia will respond to the genuine… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe, I am pretty certain that virtually everyone speaking from the United Nations platform is going to talk about the fight,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We do believe the current Ukrainian authorities are illegitimate. They cannot be legitimate as they do not have a national mandate for… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We were also going to develop relations with the current administration [of Barack Obama], but somehow they did not work out well… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We believe that we could do a great deal to neutralise regional conflicts. Also, for example, to continue joint activities in space,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe that global common interests are a good foundation for finding solutions together. — Vladimir Putin 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
Britain is leaving and has de facto left the European Union; however, it has not withdrawn from its special relationship with the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
In some cases, I would not want us to follow their [Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton] pattern. I do not believe they… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I am proud of Russia and I am sure that the vast majority of Russian citizens have great love and respect for… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We must create the conditions for immigrants to normally integrate into our society, learn Russian and, of course, respect our culture and… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe that a country, Russia in this case, which can defend the honour and dignity of its citizens, protect their lives,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe that the G20 should not interfere [foreign policy], because there are other platforms for that. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
No one doubts that poison gas was used in Syria. But there is every reason to believe it was used, not by… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We believe we have no territorial problems at all. It is only Japan that believes it has territorial problems with Russia. We… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I do not know whether the Government will be able to get ready to conduct this transaction together with the management of… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Some experts believe that somebody is deceiving WikiLeaks, that its reputation is being undermined in order for it to be used for… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If we had joined efforts some time ago [with U.S], we could have avoided many problems the world is facing now, I… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe it is no secret that I like Japan very much - Japanese culture, sport, including judo, but it will not… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe there are a lot of questions today that require expert analysis by various agencies: political agencies, foreign ministries, economic agencies… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I am the wealthiest man, not just in Europe, but in the whole world. I collect emotions. I am wealthy in that… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Then, the specialists themselves, probably believe that in the course of EU expansion, for example, some elements concerning the readiness of some… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe it is right when not only me, but also my colleagues - the prime minister, ministers, deputies of the State… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I can't believe that OMON [Russia's riot police] would hit a girl. I simply can't imagine it. — 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
I firmly believe that the reputation of any country which is capable of defending the life and dignity of its citizens, and… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe that meetings at the top level in a relatively informal atmosphere are always useful, and there is reason to hope… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
What are we seeking to achieve? We are seeking to optimize budget spending. I believe that even in such uneasy times we… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If the United Kingdom considers it necessary to start a dialogue on certain issues, we are ready for that, we are not… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We are ready to meet [with Donald Trump] at any time, this is no problem for us, but I believe we should… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe that in fact it would be economically reasonable and logical to reach a compromise [on oil production], I am sure… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We shall fight against them, throw them in prisons and destroy them. — 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 Image
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 Image
Yes, life in Chechnya so far looks more like a life after a natural disaster. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
![“There is progress in the sense that the Prime Minister [Shinzō Abe] has proposed, outlined, as it were, directions for movement toward a peace treaty and the resolution of issues related to territorial problems. Now, what did he propose? He proposed promoting an environment of trust and…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f24/vladimir-putin-261_abe_there-is-progress-in-the-sense-that-the_85929.jpg)
![“We were also going to develop relations with the current administration [of Barack Obama], but somehow they did not work out well in key areas and, I believe, not through our fault. I will not list all the problems that emerged in the past few years.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c6/vladimir-putin-261_administration_we-were-also-going-to-develop-relations_722765.jpg)
![“In some cases, I would not want us to follow their [Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton] pattern. I do not believe they are setting the best example.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b6c/vladimir-putin-261_believe_in-some-cases-i-would-not-want-us-to-fol_1582056.jpg)
![“I believe that the G20 should not interfere [foreign policy], because there are other platforms for that.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/268/vladimir-putin-261_believe_i-believe-that-the-g20-should-not-interf_1829260.jpg)
![“If we had joined efforts some time ago [with U.S], we could have avoided many problems the world is facing now, I believe.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/74e/vladimir-putin-261_avoided_if-we-had-joined-efforts-some-time-ago-w_2033761.jpg)
![“I can't believe that OMON [Russia's riot police] would hit a girl. I simply can't imagine it.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/448/vladimir-putin-261_believe_i-can-t-believe-that-omon-russia-s-riot_2597045.jpg)
![“We are ready to meet [with Donald Trump] at any time, this is no problem for us, but I believe we should be patient and wait for the complicated process of forming the new administration to be complete.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8c5/vladimir-putin-261_administration_we-are-ready-to-meet-with-donald-trump-a_2862834.jpg)
![“I believe that in fact it would be economically reasonable and logical to reach a compromise [on oil production], I am sure that everybody understands this.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/13d/vladimir-putin-261_believe_i-believe-that-in-fact-it-would-be-econo_2907658.jpg)
![“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 ‘their home — their fortress.’ And good for them, I say. Well done!” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ec3/vladimir-putin-261_absolutes_their-the-u-s-s-defense-budget-in-absolu_10791.jpg)
![“They [leaders in Western Europe] do not misuse financial instruments, financial injections, but, first of all, seek structural change. This is urgent for our economy as well, maybe even more urgent bearing in mind the problem that we cannot yet deal with, namely the prevalence of the oil and gas…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fab/vladimir-putin-261_change_they-leaders-in-western-europe-do-not-mi_43180.jpg)
