“It's better to be hanged for loyalty than rewarded for betrayal” — Vladimir Putin Betrayal Copy Share Image
The most important thing is to find collective solutions in diplomacy and I think that is possible,. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
As for the President-elect [Donald Trump], he has his own views on things, and this is also fairly natural. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Nothing matters for a drastic change in Ukraine more than political transformations. — Vladimir Putin Change Copy Share Image
If Russia's interests and security are threatened, Russia will resist. Everyone needs to know that. — Vladimir Putin Cybersecurity Copy Share Image
I have a private life in which I do not permit interference. It must be respected. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think: the powers like to talk about "freedom" in order to wash the population's brains. — Vladimir Putin Brain Copy Share Image
It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
In some cases, I would not want us to follow their [Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton] pattern. I do not believe they… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Despite all the achievements of civilisation, the human being is still one of the most vulnerable creatures on earth. — Vladimir Putin Achievements Copy Share Image
Speaking seriously, Russia does not want to aggravate relations with anyone. We don't want any tensions. We want a good, friendly partnership… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
My parents told me that children were taken from their families in 1941, and my mother had a child taken from her… — Vladimir Putin Child Copy Share Image
If you want to lower the significance of Russia in the world, you actually just want to elevate your own country. That… — Vladimir Putin Country Copy Share Image
We will work with any Administration and with any President in whom the American people have placed their trust. That is, of… — Vladimir Putin Administration Copy Share Image
We are ready to deal with any President [of U.S], but of course, and I mentioned that, it depends on the readiness… — Vladimir Putin Administration Copy Share Image
Next year [2017], we are going to hold a series of events there that we would like to call Russian Seasons [in… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think that rather than talking about particular models, of which there could be a huge number, we should talk about basic… — Vladimir Putin Basic principles Copy Share Image
If you are a Christian, you are in danger. Even if you are an atheist, you are in danger, and if you… — Vladimir Putin Atheist Copy Share Image
People in the eastern regions [of Ukaraine] are talking about federalisation, and Kiev has at long last started talking about de-centralisation. Order… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I read papers, try to watch news programs on television, but, as a rule, recorded. During the day I have no time… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
How was Kosovo recognized? They forgot about the territorial integrity of a state, as well as UN Security Council Resolution 1244, which… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe that the Europeans, first and foremost, the Germans, will also understand me. Let me remind you that in the course… — Vladimir Putin Allies Copy Share Image
From the beginning, we failed to overcome Europe's division. The Berlin Wall fell, but invisible walls were moved to the East of… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
No one wants the United Nations to suffer the fate of the League of Nations, which collapsed because it lacked real leverage.… — Vladimir Putin Action Copy Share Image
The growing economic potential of India and Russia is mutually complementary in many respects. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I simply noted that one of the groups, especially exporters, would prefer to have a weaker rouble. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think the American people should express their preferences, and we'll accept their choice. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I have never changed. I feel as young as I always did and remain close friends with Gerhard Schröder. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I do not think I am entitled to assess the President of the United States. This is up to the American people. — Vladimir Putin American people Copy Share Image
We act in a pragmatic and careful manner. We reduce spending on budget items that do not constitute a priority. — Vladimir Putin Budgets Copy Share Image
Our intention is to develop music, theatre and exhibition activities on the Far Eastern regions. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Sanctions against such country as Russia are unlikely to be effective. — Vladimir Putin Country Copy Share Image
My personal position is that society must keep children safe. — Vladimir Putin Children Copy Share Image
A lot can be done, but not everyone immediately succeeds in everything. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
President Obama hasn't been elected by the American people in order to be pleasant to Russia. — Vladimir Putin American people Copy Share Image
The demise of the Soviet Union was the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century. — Vladimir Putin Catastrophe Copy Share Image
Russia needs a strong state power and must have it. But I am not calling for totalitarianism. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image