We see Serbs as our spiritual brothers. And that is what is at the base of our relations today and in the… — 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… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We will not allow the past to drag us down and stop us from moving ahead. We understand where we should move. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Back in the mid-18th century, in 1745-1747, Ossetia was the first to become part of the Russian Empire. At that time, it… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I guess I can call myself a pragmatist with a conservative perspective. It would be hard for me to explain this, but… — 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
We have spoken on many occasions of the need to achieve high economic growth as an absolute priority for our country. The… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I would prefer to abandon the terminology of the past. 'Superpower' is something which we used during the cold war time. Why… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
As to our trade and economic relations with China, they are growing more and more diverse each day, something we have worked… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I do not remember when I said this [oil production would collapse ], maybe in the heat of the moment, but I… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
However, it was not us who refused to freeze oil production; our Saudi partners changed their point of view at the last… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Each country has its own particular features, its own traditions that find their reflection today and will find it in future. There… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I do not want to speak about our cooperation with Japan now. Thank God, we have had no such problems there. Nor… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I go to the gym, I swim daily and from time to time I meet with friends and do extra-curricular stuff. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Indeed, that is exactly what they [the Arctic convoys] were. We know that the conditions in which they fought were appalling. Time… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
In the near future, despite the development of alternative energy, when you look at the economics and environmental standards, then there's no… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Here is the thing: I have seen several times that anti-Russian cards are being played during domestic campaigns in the United States.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
At the same time we receive different signals all around that in fact, everything is fine. The same situation occurred with the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
NATO was built to counteract the Soviet Union in its day and time. At this point there is no threat coming from… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If we had joined efforts some time ago [with U.S], we could have avoided many problems the world is facing now, I… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
A policy of expansionism and conquest has no future in the modern world. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I do not think I have the right to determine the political future of Syria, be it with or without al-Assad. This… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
At no time in the past, now or in the future has or will Russia take any part in actions aimed at… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The last time I was in Japan as President of Russia was 11 years ago, if memory serves. I later visited in… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We have issued financial instruments in the past, and there is a strong demand for them, it is simply unnecessary now. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I remember my very first encounter with Japan. At that time, I was Deputy Mayor of St Petersburg. Out of nowhere, Japan's… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The strengthening of our statehood is, at times, deliberately interpreted as authoritarianism. — 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
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 Copy Share Image
Judo has been part of Japanese culture for a long time. It makes sense to me that this sport, which is both… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I have already spoken to three US Presidents. They come and go, but politics stay the same at all times. Do you… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The absence of a peace treaty [with Japan] is an anachronism we inherited from the past and it must be removed. However,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Take, for example, Lithuania. Do you know, what was its population in the Soviet times? It was 3.4 mln people. It was… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Honestly, I do not even know whether this is on the visit itinerary, but if there is time, I would be pleased… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We are ready to meet [with Donald Trump] at any time, this is no problem for us, but I believe we should… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Ukraine is going through a difficult time. There is nothing extraordinary of the resignation of the Ukrainian government ahead of the upcoming… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Where in the world have you seen construction people who do everything on time, with good quality and at minimal prices? Just… — 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
![“I do not remember when I said this [oil production would collapse ], maybe in the heat of the moment, but I do not think I even said it, but I may just not remember it. I was saying that at a certain level of oil prices new deposits will not be explored. That is what is actually happening…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3f7/vladimir-putin-261_certain_i-do-not-remember-when-i-said-this-oil-p_1570466.jpg)
![“Indeed, that is exactly what they [the Arctic convoys] were. We know that the conditions in which they fought were appalling. Time and again they faced death in the name of a common victory and we remember that.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fbb/vladimir-putin-261_arctic_indeed-that-is-exactly-what-they-the-arc_1778157.jpg)
![“If we had joined efforts some time ago [with U.S], we could have avoided many problems the world is facing now, I believe.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/74e/vladimir-putin-261_avoided_if-we-had-joined-efforts-some-time-ago-w_2033761.jpg)
![“The absence of a peace treaty [with Japan] is an anachronism we inherited from the past and it must be removed. However, how to do this is a complicated issue.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/74b/vladimir-putin-261_absence_the-absence-of-a-peace-treaty-with-japan_2791393.jpg)
![“We are ready to meet [with Donald Trump] at any time, this is no problem for us, but I believe we should be patient and wait for the complicated process of forming the new administration to be complete.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8c5/vladimir-putin-261_administration_we-are-ready-to-meet-with-donald-trump-a_2862834.jpg)
![“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 ‘their home — their fortress.’ And good for them, I say. Well done!” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ec3/vladimir-putin-261_absolutes_their-the-u-s-s-defense-budget-in-absolu_10791.jpg)
![“They [leaders in Western Europe] do not misuse financial instruments, financial injections, but, first of all, seek structural change. This is urgent for our economy as well, maybe even more urgent bearing in mind the problem that we cannot yet deal with, namely the prevalence of the oil and gas…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fab/vladimir-putin-261_change_they-leaders-in-western-europe-do-not-mi_43180.jpg)
