I have a private life in which I do not permit interference. It must be respected. Vladimir Putin interferencelifepermit Change image and share on social
At least in Russia, you cannot just go and tap into someone's phone conversation without a warrant issued by court. That's more or less the way a civilized society should go about fighting terrorism. Vladimir Putin civilizeconversationcourt Change image and share on social
There are both things in international law: the principle of territorial integrity and right to self-determination. Vladimir Putin determinationintegrityinternational Change image and share on social
Political activities in Russia should be as transparent as possible. Financing political activities from abroad is something the state should keep an eye on. Vladimir Putin abroadactivityeye Change image and share on social
Stalin is the most popular figure in all of Russia. Vladimir Putin figurepopularrussia Change image and share on social
There are big countries and small countries, rich and poor, those with long democratic traditions and those still finding their way to democracy. Vladimir Putin bigcountrydemocracy Change image and share on social
Few people understand the magnitude of the catastrophe that happened late in the 1980s when the Communist Party had failed to modernize the Soviet Union. Vladimir Putin 1980scatastrophecommunist Change image and share on social
I myself know some people who are gay. We're on friendly terms. I'm not prejudiced in any way. Vladimir Putin friendlygaypeople Change image and share on social
I have a very positive attitude to anyone who is protecting the environment, but it's inadmissible when people are using it as a means of promoting themselves, using it as a source of self-enrichment. I don't want to name any specific examples... but often, environmentalism is used to blackmail companies. Vladimir Putin attitudeblackmailcompany share on social
Nobody should pin their hopes on a miracle. Vladimir Putin hopemiraclepin Change image and share on social