Our trend in the privatization process and gradual withdrawal of the state from certain assets remains unchanged. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Economic activity is moving from the Atlantic ocean to the Pacific ocean... Russia has a certain natural advantage because it also borders… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Stalinism is linked with a cult of personality and massive violations of the law, with repression and camps. There is nothing like… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I must admit that we have yet to understand how [Donald Trump] will develop his idea, his pledge to make America great… — Vladimir Putin America Copy Share Image
In the soul of a Russian person there is always a drive toward some kind of lofty moral ideal, lofty moral values.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The UN platform was created precisely for this, to seek compromise, to communicate with one another. So it will definitely be nice… — Vladimir Putin Being nice Copy Share Image
It is clear that the international community has no other universal organisation of the likes of the United Nations. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
How does one control weight? By not overeating. How does one stay in shape? One plays sports. There are no magic pills… — Vladimir Putin Control 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
At any rate, those problems [ non-proliferation regime for weapons of mass destruction ] would not be so acute, with numerous terror… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I assure you that I work with these people. I sometimes award them with state prizes or decorations for their achievements in… — Vladimir Putin Achievement 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 American people Copy Share Image
I trust Angela Merkel, she is a very open person. She is also subject to certain constraints and limitations. But she is… — Vladimir Putin Absurd Copy Share Image
There is no need for the Russian state to hold such large stakes and we do intend to put our plans into… — Vladimir Putin Economy 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
As far as I understand, the president-elect of the United States [Donald Trump] is ready for such joint work. We do not… — Vladimir Putin Administration Copy Share Image
I believe that meetings at the top level in a relatively informal atmosphere are always useful, and there is reason to hope… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I am very grateful to our people who appreciate my work and for their support, as without that support it would have… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
People are always teaching us democracy but the people who teach us democracy don't want to learn it themselves. — Vladimir Putin Democracy Copy Share Image
A figure who receives money from abroad for his political work, and thus serves some foreign interest, cannot be a politician in… — 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
After all, China is our largest trading partner. As I said, country-wise, Russia trades the most with China. That is my first… — Vladimir Putin China Copy Share Image
I have a huge interest in Japan, which is well known, including its history and culture, and so it will be very… — Vladimir Putin Culture Copy Share Image
Homosexuals in Russia live in peace, work, are promoted, receive national awards for their achievements in science, art or any other sphere,… — Vladimir Putin Achievement Copy Share Image
Anyone who doesn't regret the passing of the Soviet Union has no heart. Anyone who wants it restored has no brains. — Vladimir Putin Brain 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 Customer Copy Share Image
The centuries-old history and culture of India, majestic architectural monuments and museums of Delhi, Agra and Mumbai have a unique attractive force. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russians have different far lofty ambitions; more of a spiritual kind. It's more about your relationship with God . — Vladimir Putin Ambition Copy Share Image
The US wants to subdue Russia, to solve US problems at Russia's expense. No one in history ever managed to do this… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Few people understand the magnitude of the catastrophe that happened late in the 1980s when the Communist Party had failed to modernize… — Vladimir Putin Catastrophe Copy Share Image
The Comrade Wolf knows whom to eat, as the saying goes. It knows whom to eat and is not about to listen… — Vladimir Putin Comrade Copy Share Image
I think every person should have some faith inside him, in his heart. What matters is not an external display of this… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
At a certain point, we saw the police cracking down on the Occupy Wall Street activists. I won't call the actions of… — Vladimir Putin Actions Copy Share Image
I'm convinced that democracy cannot be exported from one country to another, like you cannot expert revolutions, ideology. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We have good personal relationship with President Obama, our relations are quite frank and business-like. And this is quite enough to do… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
International terrorists who pursue completely mad objectives such as establishing a world caliphate or something of the sort, are quite adept at… — 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 Central bank Copy Share Image
I'll be honest, I felt an urge to squeeze him like a kitten and that led to the gesture I made. There… — 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 Country 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… — Vladimir Putin Affair Copy Share Image
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![“Everything that we [with Shindzo Abe] are talking about has come to us as a result of the events of 70 years ago. In some way or other, during these 70 years we have been involved in some kind of dialogue on the issue, and that includes the conclusion of a peace treaty.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/605/vladimir-putin-261_abe_everything-that-we-with-shindzo-abe-are_2605640.jpg)
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