Vladimir Putin

A figure who receives money from abroad for his political work, and thus serves some foreign interest, cannot be a politician in Russia.

Vladimir Putin

A policy of expansionism and conquest has no future in the modern world.

Vladimir Putin

All civilised countries should unite in the fight against international terrorism.

Vladimir Putin

Anyone who doesn’t regret the passing of the Soviet Union has no heart. Anyone who wants it restored has no brains.

Vladimir Putin

At last, Russia has returned to the world arena as a strong state – a country that others heed and that can stand up for itself.

Vladimir Putin

Despite all the achievements of civilisation, the human being is still one of the most vulnerable creatures on earth.

Vladimir Putin

I am a human being, a citizen of the Russian Federation, a Russian.

Vladimir Putin

I am never guided by a possible assessment of my work.

Vladimir Putin

I am not prejudiced in any way.

Vladimir Putin

I am the president of 146 million Russians. I have to represent their interests. We are willing to settle this without any conflicts and to search for compromises on the basis of international law.

Vladimir Putin