The issues of political nature should be solved in any country, including in Syria, primarily by its people. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
All civilised countries should unite in the fight against international terrorism. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We certainly would not want to have the same kind of democracy as they have in Iraq, I can tell you quite… — 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 Copy Share Image
President al-Assad and his army are the only force that actually fights ISIS. — 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
But if the U.S. were to leave now and abandon Iraq without establishing the grounds for a united country, that would definitely… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It is necessary to suppress any extremist actions, on all sides, regardless of their origin. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We understand that the Iranian position is very bad because of the well-known sanctions against that country, and it would be unfair… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
International terrorists who pursue completely mad objectives such as establishing a world caliphate or something of the sort, are quite adept at… — 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
Any attention to them (terrorists) on the part of the media, any double-standard interpretation of their motives and results of their activity… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
But if the U.S. were to leave and abandon Iraq without establishing the grounds for a united and sovereign country, that would… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I do not think I have the right to determine the political future of Syria, be it with or without al-Assad. This… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
You need to put drones under control; you need to lay out certain rules of engagement in order to prevent or minimize… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Syria is already in the grips of a civil war, unfortunately enough, and Egypt is moving in that direction. We would like… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Terrorists are always a threat to someone. If we're scared of them, it means they have won. But that doesn't mean we… — 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
Mohammed bin Salman is deputy Crown Prince, but this is not so important. He is a very active statesman, we have really… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
When Saddam Hussein was eliminated, the Iraqi statehood and thousands of people from the former Baath party were also eliminated. Thousands of… — 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
The sooner the Iraqi people are able to take their country's destiny in their own hands and establish their own control over… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
As for that footage, video footage showing the dead children allegedly killed in the chemical attack, it is horrible. The question is… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It was at a certain stage (you might have forgotten, haven't you?) that the United States actively collaborated with Saddam when he… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We should cooperate much more closely in fighting terrorism, which is a great challenge. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
This terrible tragedy… the entire international community should unite in the struggle against terrorism this is a blatant challenge to humanity. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There is no one else at all who is fighting ISIS on the ground, except for President al-Assad's army. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Not all G8 members take the view that chemical weapons were in fact used by the Syrian Army. Some actually agree with… — 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
Indeed, that is exactly what they [the Arctic convoys] were. We know that the conditions in which they fought were appalling. Time… — 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… — 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
Russia will not take part in any field operations on the territory of Syria or in other states; at least, we do… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
No one except for al-Assad's army is fighting against ISIS or other terrorist organisations in Syria, no one else is fighting them… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
60 percent of Syria is controlled either by ISIS, Jabhat al-Nusra or other terrorist organisations, organisations that have been recognised as terrorist… — 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
Why don't you meet Osama bin Laden, invite him to Brussels or to the White House and engage him in talks, ask… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Today, terrorism threatens a great number of states, a great number of people - hundreds of thousands, millions of people suffer from… — 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