Personally, I think that children should be left alone, they should be given an opportunity to grow up, to become aware of… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
This work is either useless or harmful, because there is nothing good about populism. If you wanted to hear my opinion on… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
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
I think that both Russia and other international actors, including those who are more actively engaged in the resolution of the Ukrainian… — 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
Indeed, Russia and the U.S. were allies during the two tragic conflicts of the Second and the First World Wars, which allows… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think that rather than talking about particular models, of which there could be a huge number, we should talk about basic… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Mr. McCain fought in Vietnam. I think that he has enough blood of peaceful citizens on his hands. It must be impossible… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think: the powers like to talk about "freedom" in order to wash the population's brains. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It is not what your supporters, friends or your political adversaries call you that matters. What is important is what you think… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
As for meetings, I think the President-elect [Donald Trump] should be given an opportunity to first form his administration and assume office.… — 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
Do you think that it is possible to have a dialogue with the representatives of Lugansk and Donetsk if they all are… — 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
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
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
I don't think that neutrality is an obstacle to Austria's successful integration into European and world structures... but this is a question… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If there were any in China and Russia in this connection, though we both made some compromises. But these were compromises between… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I have always tried to sense the mood of the people, their needs, their attitude toward ways to solve problems, their priorities.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We in Russia have always considered Russians and Ukrainians to be one people. I still think so. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I have always thought and I still think that the Central Bank should act independently. Indeed, it does, you can take my… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
All people here have political rights, social rights, rights to employment, and no one should face discrimination, but our strategic choice is… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We see that leaders in Western Europe [there are some debates of course, we also see that and analyse it all] stick… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Therefore, I do not think we should go only 60 years back but should look deeper, centuries back. Maybe this will give… — 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