A policy of expansionism and conquest has no future in the modern world. — Vladimir Putin Conquest Copy Share Image
We shall fight against them, throw them in prisons and destroy them. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
For me, it [Crimea] is not borders and state territories that matter, but people's fortunes. — Vladimir Putin Borders Copy Share Image
If you aspire to be a leader of your own country, you must speak your own language, for God's sake. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I am convinced that the norm in Russia should become a family with three children. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Even if we do not always agree on every aspect, nobody should take this as an excuse to declare us as enemies. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The issues of political nature should be solved in any country, including in Syria, primarily by its people. — Vladimir Putin Country Copy Share Image
The Central Bank has a lot to handle and it is best not to interfere with its competence. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russia will not soon become, if it ever becomes, a second copy of the United States or England - where liberal value… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We are going to set up a branch of the St Petersburg Mariinsky Theatre here [on the Far Easter]. We are also… — Vladimir Putin Academy Copy Share Image
The absence of a peace treaty [with Japan] is an anachronism we inherited from the past and it must be removed. However,… — Vladimir Putin Absence Copy Share Image
Over the course of the year 1990, the then Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher had many conversations with President… — Vladimir Putin Communication Copy Share Image
Nobody should have any illusion about the possibility of gaining military superiority over Russia. We will never allow this to happen. — Vladimir Putin Illusion Copy Share Image
In almost any country, probably in Russia in particular, it's fashionable to criticise people in power. If you come out in support… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It's better not to argue with women... When people push boundaries too far, it's not because they are strong but because they… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
An increase of two or three degrees wouldn't be so bad for a northern country like Russia. We could spend less on… — Vladimir Putin Climate Copy Share Image
We should all be aware of the fact that when revolutionary - not evolutionary - changes come, things can get even worse.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We see and realise that the political situation in the United States is influenced by those who have lost the elections but… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
After all, despite the scandalous behavior of one and, by the way, the other candidate [they are both , Donald Trump and… — Vladimir Putin Behavior Copy Share Image
As for that footage, video footage showing the dead children allegedly killed in the chemical attack, it is horrible. The question is… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There is another domain that we consider relevant and having good prospects - marine biology. For many years this region [Russian Far… — Vladimir Putin Academy Copy Share Image
Concerning our possibilities on the international financial markets, the sanctions are severely harming Russia. But the biggest harm is currently caused by… — Vladimir Putin Country Copy Share Image
60 percent of Syria is controlled either by ISIS, Jabhat al-Nusra or other terrorist organisations, organisations that have been recognised as terrorist… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I'm an adult and I know what power means in the modern world. In the modern world, power is mainly defined by… — Vladimir Putin Adults Copy Share Image
I am in regular contact with Prime Minister [Shinzo] Abe. We have met several times this year [2016]. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
No references to the need to fight terror can be an argument for restricting human rights. — Vladimir Putin Argument Copy Share Image
Donald Trump is a brilliant and talented person, without a doubt. — Vladimir Putin Brilliant Copy Share Image
Admire? No, I have never said that. I still appreciate Angela Merkel as a very professional and open person. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Politics should not interfere with sports. And sports should impact politics. — Vladimir Putin Football Copy Share Image
The philosophy of FIFA is to expand world soccer space, to spread out the world football space. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We would like to draw the attention of our partners, of potential investors to the Russian Far East. — Vladimir Putin Attention Copy Share Image
Whoever is the first to cry "Stop the thief" is the one who is guilty. — Vladimir Putin Cry Copy Share Image
I will not meddle in America's internal political squabbles. — Vladimir Putin America Copy Share Image
Any fourth grade history student knows socialism has failed in every country, at every time in history, — Vladimir Putin Capitalism Copy Share Image
The task of the government is not only to pour honey into a cup, but sometimes to give bitter medicine. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Why does the world dislike Russia? I do not think that we are unloved or considered to be ignorant. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Every head of state and government in the world is allowed to have his opinion and to voice it. — Vladimir Putin Government Copy Share Image
In general, Gazprom is doing well and is increasing export in its traditional partner countries. — Vladimir Putin China Copy Share Image
The worst thing for a politician is to try and cling to power by every possible means, and focus only on that. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image