One must not allow oneself to skid down to isolationism and unbridled economic egoism. ... The second possible mistake would be excessive… — 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
We are actively preparing a partial privatization of Rosneft itself. It is the best proof that our major plans have remained unchanged.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We understand that the Iranian position is very bad because of the well-known sanctions against that country, and it would be unfair… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It is only up to the Syrian people living in Syria to determine who, how and based on what principles should rule… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If NATO troops walk in Crimea, they will immediately deploy their forces there. Such a move would be geopolitically sensitive for us… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
NATO remains a military alliance, and we are against having a military alliance making itself at home right in our own backyard;… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Frankly speaking, I could never even imagine that such information would be of interest to the American public or that the campaign… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
No one doubts that poison gas was used in Syria. But there is every reason to believe it was used, not by… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction also represents a serious danger. If these weapons were to fall into the hands of… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It has nothing to do with any kind of exchange or sale [of Kuril island to Japan]. It is about the search… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russia is the biggest country in the world. It would be very difficult to surround it, and the world is changing so… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Kodokan is, to a large degree, a trendsetter in the sport. This school trained outstanding masters and is a kind of Mecca… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
If the United Kingdom considers it necessary to start a dialogue on certain issues, we are ready for that, we are not… — 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
A very interesting and promising cluster has formed here [in the Russian Far East ], and we would be happy if our… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe that in fact it would be economically reasonable and logical to reach a compromise [on oil production], I am sure… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The Chancellor [Angela Merkel] and the European partners would be well-advised to address the problems in eastern Ukraine more thoroughly. Maybe they… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
How long has it taken the democratic process to develop in the United States? Since it was founded. So, do you think… — 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
![“Frankly speaking, I could never even imagine that such information would be of interest to the American public or that the campaign headquarters of one of the candidates - in this case, Mrs. [Hillary] Clinton - apparently worked for her, rather than for all the Democratic Party candidates in an…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fb9/vladimir-putin-261_assuming_frankly-speaking-i-could-never-even-imag_1595640.jpg)
![“It has nothing to do with any kind of exchange or sale [of Kuril island to Japan]. It is about the search for a solution when neither party would be at a disadvantage, when neither party would perceive itself as conquered or defeated.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e5/vladimir-putin-261_defeated_it-has-nothing-to-do-with-any-kind-of-ex_2282648.jpg)
![“A very interesting and promising cluster has formed here [in the Russian Far East ], and we would be happy if our potential investors, our counterparts from abroad, first of all those from the Asia-Pacific region, knew more about it.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5d6/vladimir-putin-261_asia_a-very-interesting-and-promising-cluster_2848838.jpg)
![“I believe that in fact it would be economically reasonable and logical to reach a compromise [on oil production], I am sure that everybody understands this.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/13d/vladimir-putin-261_believe_i-believe-that-in-fact-it-would-be-econo_2907658.jpg)
![“The Chancellor [Angela Merkel] and the European partners would be well-advised to address the problems in eastern Ukraine more thoroughly. Maybe they have too many domestic problems of their own at the moment.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b37/vladimir-putin-261_addresses_the-chancellor-angela-merkel-and-the-eur_3101628.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)
