The level of our political trust [with China] is also very high. We have similar positions on major international issues or even,… — 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 Copy Share Image
Above all, we should acknowledge that the collapse of the Soviet Union was a major geopolitical disaster of the century. As for… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We are actively preparing a partial privatization of Rosneft itself. It is the best proof that our major plans have remained unchanged.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We would like to see science and higher education developing here [on the Russian Far East], so that it could become one… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
My family suffered very major losses during the Second World War, that's true. In my father's family, there were five brothers. I… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russia itself is a European country, and not just because our major political and economic centres are in Europe, but because Russian… — 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
Now we characterise Russian-Chinese relations as a strategic partnership, even a special strategic partnership. We have never had such a level of… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Another point is that ultimately, as far as the budget is concerned, of major importance is who offers more money during the… — 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
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
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