Thinking Quotes by Vladimir Putin

I think happiness is love.

— Vladimir Putin

I think Shidzo Abe's proposal may be the only way to achieving our goal.

— Vladimir Putin

The most important thing is to find collective solutions in diplomacy and I think that is possible,.

— Vladimir Putin

I think: the powers like to talk about "freedom" in order to wash the population's brains.

— Vladimir Putin

I think the American people should express their preferences, and we'll accept their choice.

— Vladimir Putin

We in Russia have always considered Russians and Ukrainians to be one people. I still think so.

— Vladimir Putin

Problems between countries always exist, especially between such big countries as Russia and the United States. There have always been some issues,…

— Vladimir Putin

I do not think I am entitled to assess the President of the United States. This is up to the American people.

— Vladimir Putin

I think the international community should unite to fight such inhuman phenomena as terror attacks and the murder of totally innocent people.

— Vladimir Putin

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

Thank God, I think no one is thinking of unleashing a large-scale conflict with Russia. I want to remind you that Russia…

— Vladimir Putin

I think Russia has already turned the toughest pages in its history. We're only moving forward now, only get stronger.

— Vladimir Putin

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

I think every person should have some faith inside him, in his heart. What matters is not an external display of this…

— Vladimir Putin

Do you think that it is possible to have a dialogue with the representatives of Lugansk and Donetsk if they all are…

— Vladimir Putin

Therefore, I do not think we should go only 60 years back but should look deeper, centuries back. Maybe this will give…

— Vladimir Putin

I've repeatedly seen the anti-Russian card played during domestic political campaigns in the States. I think that it's a very short-sighted approach.…

— Vladimir Putin

As a rule, [populism] is done for the sake of political expediency by those who do not care about the consequences, who…

— Vladimir Putin

I think that rather than talking about particular models, of which there could be a huge number, we should talk about basic…

— Vladimir Putin

I do not remember when I said this [oil production would collapse ], maybe in the heat of the moment, but I…

— Vladimir Putin

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

I believe that the 21st century economy is an economy of people, not of factories. The intellectual factor has become increasingly important…

— Vladimir Putin

I have criticized foreign policy, but that does not mean that we should agree with everything. Indeed, we criticize a lot of…

— Vladimir Putin

When you start to meet with ordinary people you understand that a Russian person, really any person from Russia, a Tatar, a…

— Vladimir Putin

How long has it taken the democratic process to develop in the United States? Since it was founded. So, do you think…

— Vladimir Putin

I think that both Russia and other international actors, including those who are more actively engaged in the resolution of the Ukrainian…

— Vladimir Putin

I think that all countries of the region should join their efforts in the fight against a common threat - terrorism in…

— Vladimir Putin

The people who lost the elections do not want to admit that they really lost, that the one who won was closer…

— Vladimir Putin

I think that people are able to see that I am working hard, that I am striving openly, honestly and sincerely to…

— Vladimir Putin

We may have more control, but my point is that, strictly speaking, Rosneft is not a state company. I think that this…

— Vladimir Putin

If one looks at the map of the world, it's difficult to find Iraq, and one would think it rather easy to…

— Vladimir Putin

If European countries want to cater to U.S. foreign policy interests, I don't think that they stand to gain anything.

— Vladimir Putin

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

This work is either useless or harmful, because there is nothing good about populism. If you wanted to hear my opinion on…

— Vladimir Putin

I have always tried to sense the mood of the people, their needs, their attitude toward ways to solve problems, their priorities.…

— Vladimir Putin

We have a contract for the delivery of the S-300s. We have supplied some of the components, but the delivery hasn't been…

— Vladimir Putin

Russia is an ancient country with historical, profound traditions and a very powerful moral foundation. And this foundation is a love for…

— Vladimir Putin

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

We need to develop respect for our history, despite all of its flaws, and love for the Fatherland. We need to pay…

— Vladimir Putin

BP found itself in a difficult situation after the tragic events in the Gulf of Mexico. We did everything we could to…

— Vladimir Putin