Air Quote by Corey Flintoff

I think it's part of Vladimir Putin's nature to define Russian success in foreign policy as thwarting the United States. That's in his nature.…

— Ashton Carter

Russian strategy seems to center on maintaining Putin's popularity at home; building a strong military capacity in special forces, nuclear weapons, and advanced submarines;…

— James G. Stavridis

Putin is just maneuvering. He wants to be respected. He wants to be an important player in global politics. He wants people to negotiate…

— Ilya Ponomarev

Putin has the ability to advance his interests in many different ways. Sometimes tactical diplomacy can help.

— Fiona Hill

The regime is in trouble economically and can no longer offer anything to its citizens. That's why [Vladimir] Putin has to pursue an aggressive…

— Garry Kasparov

Putin's survival depends on land grabs of foreign territories. He needs new annexations. The annexation of Crimea has gained him much applause at home.…

— Arseniy Yatsenyuk

Putin needs strong moves to keep the country as one. There is some criticism that he is centralizing power, but in Russia, if you…

— Anatoly Karpov

The United States must look beyond Mr. Putin. His regime may appear imposing, but it is rotting inside. His Russia is not a great…

— John McCain

We know that russians are deeply engaged in supporting Assad because they want to have a place in the Middle East. They have a…

— Hillary Clinton

It's more of a strength model to say that [Vladimir] Putin will do what it takes to defend his country. But that's why Putin…

— Kimberly Guilfoyle

Putin is trying to create the best possible atmosphere for Russia.

— Fiona Hill

We have for decades now, and I've dealt with the Russians for 35 years, we have from time to time been able to, even…

— Ashton Carter