Cooperation Quote by Vladimir Putin
“As for these 60 years, and in general more than a hundred years, we have had different periods in relations and there have been tragic pages in our history, but since 1956 when we restored diplomatic relations, regrettably, we have not had a foundation on which to build ties that would correspond to our wishes and that are currently required in bilateral cooperation with Japan.”
![“We want full-scale normalisation of relations [with Japan].” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a24/vladimir-putin-261_japan_we-want-full-scale-normalisation-of-rela_1499883.jpg)
![“We are natural partners [with Japan] in the world and the Far East, but the absence of a peace treaty does not allow us to develop the full range of our relations. Therefore, we will naturally strive to sign this treaty.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/52d/vladimir-putin-261_absence_we-are-natural-partners-with-japan-in-th_2876625.jpg)
![“The absence of a peace treaty [with Japan] is an anachronism we inherited from the past and it must be removed. However, how to do this is a complicated issue.” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/74b/vladimir-putin-261_absence_the-absence-of-a-peace-treaty-with-japan_2791393.jpg)
![“Their [the U.S.’s] defense budget in absolute figures is almost 25 times bigger than Russia’s. This is what in defense is referred to as ‘their home — their fortress.’ And good for them, I say. Well done!” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ec3/vladimir-putin-261_absolutes_their-the-u-s-s-defense-budget-in-absolu_10791.jpg)
![“They [leaders in Western Europe] do not misuse financial instruments, financial injections, but, first of all, seek structural change. This is urgent for our economy as well, maybe even more urgent bearing in mind the problem that we cannot yet deal with, namely the prevalence of the oil and gas…” quote by Vladimir Putin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fab/vladimir-putin-261_change_they-leaders-in-western-europe-do-not-mi_43180.jpg)
