I have never stated Russia is an energy superpower, but we have more reserves than almost anybody else. We have always behaved,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think Shidzo Abe's proposal may be the only way to achieving our goal. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
In the modern world, those who are weak will get unambiguous advice from foreign visitors which way to go and what policy… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If we act together along these lines, we will create conditions, the conditions for trust that Shinzō Abe speaks about, so as… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Frankly speaking, we all know that provoking military and political instability, regional, and other conflicts is a helpful means of distracting the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Construction of the first gas pipeline system was started during the 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, and for all… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There are some gestures, of course, that you can only interpret one way. But no one has ever seen those kinds of… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There is no other way to settle the Syrian conflict other than by strengthening the existing legitimate government agencies, support them in… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
As regards humanitarian issues and how to handle them, that was the Prime Minister's [Shinzō Abe] initiative. He brought the matter up… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Here we have 40 million Russian citizens involved in the sphere of agriculture one way or another. This is very important. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
In other words, we do not have to be obsessed with privatizing immediately and at any cost. No, we will not do… — 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
Russia had to take the necessary measures in order to prevent the situation in Crimea unfolding the way it is now unfolding… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
At least in Russia, you cannot just go and tap into someone's phone conversation without a warrant issued by court. That's more… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Everything that we [with Shindzo Abe] are talking about has come to us as a result of the events of 70 years… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Mrs. [Hillary] Clinton is focusing on a different part of the voters trying to influence them in her own way as well;… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
After all, despite the scandalous behavior of one and, by the way, the other candidate [they are both , Donald Trump and… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It is well known, widely known that the US President-elect [Donald Trump] has publicly spoken in favour of normalising Russian-American relations. We… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We have seen very clearly over these past years that there are quite a few people who are sceptical, or let us… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The stability of the rate is the main issue and the Central Bank manages to ensure it one way or another. This… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I myself know some people who are gay. We're on friendly terms. I'm not prejudiced in any way. — 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