The sanctions may be imposed only by the decision of the UN Security Council. A unilateral imposition of sanctions is a violation… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Of course one always has to follow international law. This was also the case in Crimea. According to the Charter of the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If we speak calmly, in a businesslike fashion, let me draw your attention to the fact that Russia supplies arms to the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If somebody prefers to work by means of sanctions, he is welcome to do so. But sanctions are a temporary measure. Firstly,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We [with Shindzo Abe] should understand that the results of that terrible tragedy of the 20th century, namely World War II, are… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I am the president of 146 million Russians. I have to represent their interests. We are willing to settle this without any… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It is only up to the Syrian people living in Syria to determine who, how and based on what principles should rule… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
In my opinion, provision of military support to illegal structures runs counter to the principles of modern international law and the United… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I do not exclude this, but I would like to draw your attention to one absolutely key aspect: In line with international… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
In line with international law, only the U.N. Security Council could sanction the use of force against a sovereign state. Any other… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There are both things in international law: the principle of territorial integrity and right to self-determination. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I stress that we unambiguously support strengthening the non-proliferation regime, without any exceptions, on the basis of international law. — 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