It is simply that we treat Japanese history, the history of the Japanese people and its unique culture with greater respect and… — Vladimir Putin Culture Copy Share Image
We don't need a weakened government but a strong government that would take responsibility for the rights of the individual and care… — Vladimir Putin Care Copy Share Image
I would like to repeat: I know absolutely nothing about [hacker's attacks], and Russia has never done anything like this at the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
One has to be insincere and promise something which you cannot fulfill. So you either have to be a fool who does… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Negotiating with Obama is like playing chess with a pigeon. The pigeon knocks over all the pieces, shits on the board and… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
You have made a very good point: both the Prime Minister [Shindzo Abe] and I enjoy a fairly high level of trust… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
President Obama and I can meet, shake hands and discuss current issues, we - and I am personally - are always ready… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
At least Germany and France have recently criticized that the Ukrainian central government has limited certain parts of the autonomy regulations to… — Vladimir Putin Autonomy Copy Share Image
We are ready to build large underground gas storages in Turkey, to participate in the privatization of Turkey's gas-distribution networks, to use… — Vladimir Putin Construction Copy Share Image
In the 1990s and early 2000s, there was a grave social situation in Russia; our social protection system was destroyed; numerous problems… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
America is a powerful country and it has earned the right that nobody from the outside can interfere with it or comment… — Vladimir Putin American people Copy Share Image
Russia is a very reliable and big market. I don't remember the figure but, for example, the German machine-building industry has been… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Ukraine is the closest country to us. We have always said that Ukraine is our sister country and it is true. It… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
One of our objectives today is very important for many people, for millions of people on our planet - it is joining… — Vladimir Putin Biodiversity Copy Share Image
You recalled the 1956 declaration, and this declaration established the rules that should be followed by both sides and that should be… — Vladimir Putin Both sides Copy Share Image
I have been to Tokyo and several other cities, but I have never been to Yamaguchi Prefecture. I wonder what it is… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We all are interested in an open development, without any prejudice; this refers particularly and, perhaps, primarily to the Baltic countries, for… — Vladimir Putin Country Copy Share Image
It's Russia some people would like to get rid of. They are still afraid of our nuclear deterrent. We have our own… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
At the request of our Japanese partners, we have reopened these talks [about territories]. What command is given in this case in… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The Prime Minister [Shinzō Abe] also highlighted the need to address general humanitarian issues. We already mentioned one of these issues: visa-free… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
However, the 1956 agreement refers to two islands while the Prime Minister [Shindzo Abe] is talking about four islands. — 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… — Vladimir Putin Community Copy Share Image
Russia is probably one of the first countries to have been confronted with this problem of terrorism. It took some time before… — Vladimir Putin Community Copy Share Image
Brazil is one of the biggest Latin American countries, the biggest, no doubt, and, more importantly, it is a country with immense… — Vladimir Putin Brazil Copy Share Image
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 Country Copy Share Image
There are many other areas. And I am confident that each of them is of interest to both the people of the… — Vladimir Putin America Copy Share Image
A country in which the people are not healthy physically and psychologically, are poorly educated and illiterate, will never rise to the… — Vladimir Putin Civilization Copy Share Image
In my opinion, provision of military support to illegal structures runs counter to the principles of modern international law and the United… — 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 Arctic Copy Share Image
Very interested in expanding the number of participants who will take part in laying the new gas pipeline in Europe. — Vladimir Putin Europe Copy Share Image
I believe the U.S. already understands and will understand more and more that only a strong Russia will respond to the genuine… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
When the ruble is weaker, it is easier to sell, to produce here for a cheap ruble and sell for an expensive… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Any people has a right to self-determination, and now in Europe the process of diluting national sovereignty in the framework of a… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Syria is already in the grips of a civil war, unfortunately enough, and Egypt is moving in that direction. We would like… — Vladimir Putin Civil war Copy Share Image
The problem of sexual minorities in Russia has been deliberately made controversial in Russia. There is no such problem in Russia. — Vladimir Putin Controversial 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 must stop using the language of force and return to the path of civilized diplomatic and political settlement. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Respect for sovereignty means to not allow unconstitutional action and coup d'états, the removal of legitimate power. — Vladimir Putin Action Copy Share Image
Political populism always poses a great danger because it disorients people, creates excessive expectations or, on the contrary, prioritises objectives that are… — 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 Approach Copy Share Image