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
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
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
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
We should find other platforms, other forums for that [foreign policy], and there are plenty of them, including, for example, the UN… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If we do it, if we work to achieve all this [cultural exchange with Japan], we can and should talk about joint… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The United Nations' founders understood that decisions affecting war and peace should happen only by consensus, and with America's consent, the veto… — 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
Our task was not to conduct a full-fledged military operation there [in Crimea], but it was to ensure people's safety and security… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
You made these things up yourselves and now scare yourselves with them and even use them to plan your prospective policies. These… — 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
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
Our military might is the guarantor of Russia's security and independence. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
How was Kosovo recognized? They forgot about the territorial integrity of a state, as well as UN Security Council Resolution 1244, which… — 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
No one wants the United Nations to suffer the fate of the League of Nations, which collapsed because it lacked real leverage.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
First, the constitution [of Ukraine] has to be reformed. Only then can confidence building and border security follow. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I have heard this a thousand times. Of course every state has the right to organize its security the way it deems… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Our anti-crisis policy is aimed at supporting domestic demand, providing social guarantees for the population, and creating new jobs. Like many countries,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If Russia's interests and security are threatened, Russia will resist. Everyone needs to know that. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
In the area of international security, taking into account that the United States and Russia are the largest nuclear powers: We are… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Our common goal should be the development of a system of equal security for all governments. System adequate [to deal with] modern… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The Soviet Union, and Russia as the successor state to the Soviet Union, is a founding member state of the United Nations… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The United States and Russian security services regularly exchange information. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Back in 2007, many people criticized me for my talk at the Munich Security Conference. But what did I say there? I… — 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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