I love the Russian classics very much, the Russian classical literature. But I also read modern literature. As far as Russian literature… — Vladimir Putin Books Copy Share Image
Work is already underway today on creating unique high-precision weapons systems and manoeuvrable combat units that will have an unpredictable flight trajectory… — 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 Abuse Copy Share Image
I don't want to offend anyone, but the United States, everywhere, all over the world, is actively interfering in electoral campaigns in… — 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
There are no Russian units in eastern Ukraine - no special services, no tactical advisors. All this is being done by the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There is always a chance [for negotiations with Japan], or else it makes no sense to talk. How great is it? Right… — Vladimir Putin Chance 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
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
This, for instance, is what Egon Bahr said on June 26, 1990: "If we do not now undertake clear steps to prevent… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe there are a lot of questions today that require expert analysis by various agencies: political agencies, foreign ministries, economic agencies… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The fact that the union of different nationalities and denominations resulted from the liberation, this is particularly symbolic and important for our… — Vladimir Putin Country Copy Share Image
We are working in other areas [like ALROSA] as well, so there are no radical changes to our position. It is not… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The fight against terrorism is something very real and practical for us. This is a fight to preserve our territorial integrity, and… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russia and the United States are the biggest nuclear powers, this leaves us with an extra special responsibility. By the way, we… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It's a historical phenomenon that in 250 years, a nation could move from a colony into the most prosperous nation of the… — Vladimir Putin Achievement Copy Share Image
Now we characterise Russian-Chinese relations as a strategic partnership, even a special strategic partnership. We have never had such a level of… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Our agreements on creating the conditions for preparing a peace treaty [with Japan] should be rooted in this trust. This may be… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think that both Russia and other international actors, including those who are more actively engaged in the resolution of the Ukrainian… — Vladimir Putin Actors Copy Share Image
We are expanding and improving the infrastructure of our relations. You must have heard about China's plans to participate in building a… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
My family suffered very major losses during the Second World War, that's true. In my father's family, there were five brothers. I… — Vladimir Putin Brother Copy Share Image
I think that all countries of the region should join their efforts in the fight against a common threat - terrorism in… — Vladimir Putin Arabia Copy Share Image
Please, accept the most sincere words of sympathy over the natural disaster that affected the United States . I know that hurricane… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We handed over nothing, those territories [Tarabarov Island to China] were disputed and we have been negotiating this issue with the People's… — Vladimir Putin Agreement Copy Share Image
All issues - purchasing and selling of currency - are related to the regulation of the national currency market. However, it is… — Vladimir Putin Central bank Copy Share Image
We need to develop respect for our history, despite all of its flaws, and love for the Fatherland. We need to pay… — Vladimir Putin Absolutes Copy Share Image
The Baltic republics have invented something totally new. Do you know what? They use the word 'non-citizens' for people who have been… — Vladimir Putin Campaigns 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
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 Alternative energy Copy Share Image
This is the large range of issues we have to discuss [with Shinzō Abe] and make a decision on each one of… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Above all, such sports as judo, in my view, teach people to relate to each other. They teach us to respect a… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Looking at the map of the Russian Federation, one can see a country covering mostly northern areas; today more than 70 percent… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Back in 1956, we signed a treaty and surprisingly it was ratified both by the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union and… — Vladimir Putin Agreement Copy Share Image
Another point is that ultimately, as far as the budget is concerned, of major importance is who offers more money during the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
You too would prefer that Russia maintained good relations with both the United Kingdom and the United States, wouldn't you? I would… — Vladimir Putin Election Copy Share Image
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
![“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)
![“There is always a chance [for negotiations with Japan], or else it makes no sense to talk. How great is it? Right now, it is difficult for me to say, because this will depend, among other things, on the flexibility of our partners.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bb/vladimir-putin-261_chance_there-is-always-a-chance-for-negotiation_562083.jpg)
![“As regards humanitarian issues and how to handle them, that was the Prime Minister's [Shinzō Abe] initiative. He brought the matter up at our last meeting in Lima and asked me straightforwardly whether we would agree to let Japanese citizens travel on a visa-free basis, resolve the issue in such a…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e99/vladimir-putin-261_abe_as-regards-humanitarian-issues-and-how-t_2331078.jpg)
![“At any rate, those problems [ non-proliferation regime for weapons of mass destruction ] would not be so acute, with numerous terror attacks and victims of those attacks in many areas of the world - in Europe and in the United States. We also never would have had such an urgent problem with…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/285/vladimir-putin-261_areas_at-any-rate-those-problems-non-prolifera_1774264.jpg)
![“We are working in other areas [like ALROSA] as well, so there are no radical changes to our position. It is not the case when we have to, as we say, make a lot of fuss about it. In other words, we do not have to be obsessed with privatizing immediately and at any cost.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b0e/vladimir-putin-261_areas_we-are-working-in-other-areas-like-alros_2017623.jpg)
![“Our agreements on creating the conditions for preparing a peace treaty [with Japan] should be rooted in this trust. This may be achieved, for example, by large-scale economic activities that will also cover the Kuril Islands. It may be achieved by solving purely humanitarian issues, for instance…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/73f/vladimir-putin-261_activity_our-agreements-on-creating-the-condition_149257.jpg)
![“We handed over nothing, those territories [Tarabarov Island to China] were disputed and we have been negotiating this issue with the People's Republic of China, let me stress that, for 40 years, and finally managed to come to an agreement. One part of the territory was assigned to Russia, while…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e86/vladimir-putin-261_agreement_we-handed-over-nothing-those-territories_1872338.jpg)
![“This is the large range of issues we have to discuss [with Shinzō Abe] and make a decision on each one of them. Look, after the resumption of the negotiating process in 2000, we did not refuse to consistently work toward signing this peace treaty.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3bd/vladimir-putin-261_abe_this-is-the-large-range-of-issues-we-hav_1547013.jpg)
