Prisons where people can't even work is the worst punishment you can think of. And I don't think we should put all… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russia has made its choice in favor of democracy. Fourteen years ago, independently, without any pressure from outside, it made that decision… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I assume most people trust me, if they vote for me in elections. And it is the most important thing. It places… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It's a historical phenomenon that in 250 years, a nation could move from a colony into the most prosperous nation of the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I'm convinced that a person in my position must provide a positive example to people. — 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
Russia is an ancient country with historical, profound traditions and a very powerful moral foundation. And this foundation is a love for… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The issues of political nature should be solved in any country, including in Syria, primarily by its people. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I insist that people - wherever they live - have their rights and they must be able to fight for them. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
They say that Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a homosexual. Truth be told, we don't love him because of that, but he was… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Donald Trump is targeting the traditional Republican voters, the average person with an average income, the working class, a certain group of… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I want everyone to know that Russia in general and the Russian leadership, it is something effective and properly functioning. That the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
One of the most important tasks is to broaden the energy supply ... Energy determines today international security and social as well… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
No doubt, the United States and the American people are a gear country and a great people. Nobody disputes this, but talking… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The Baltic republics have invented something totally new. Do you know what? They use the word 'non-citizens' for people who have been… — Vladimir Putin 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
China is a great country with a great culture, populated by fascinating, industrious and talented people. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I want to say that Russia is developing along a democratic path, this is without question so. No one should have any… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
President Obama hasn't been elected by the American people in order to be pleasant to Russia. And your humble servant hasn't been… — 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
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
No matter who uses chemical weapons against people and organisations, the international community must formulate a common policy and find a solution… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There are many other areas. And I am confident that each of them is of interest to both the people of the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
You too would prefer that Russia maintained good relations with both the United Kingdom and the United States, wouldn't you? I would… — 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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