My notion of the KGB came from romantic spy stories. I was a pure and utterly successful product of Soviet patriotic education. Vladimir Putin educationkgbnotion Change image and share on social
As far as oligarchs who acquire sports team abroad, and invest money abroad, I wouldn't treat this phenomenon as something bad. Vladimir Putin abroadacquirebad Change image and share on social
For Russia, there is not and there may not be another political option but democracy. However, Russian democracy is... not at all the realization of standards imposed on us from outside. Vladimir Putin democracyimposeoption 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
I believe the U.S. already understands and will understand more and more that only a strong Russia will respond to the genuine interests of the United States. Vladimir Putin genuineinterestrespond Change image and share on social
The United States has overstepped its borders in all spheres - economic, political and humanitarian - and has imposed itself on other states. Vladimir Putin bordereconomichumanitarian Change image and share on social
If we speak calmly, in a businesslike fashion, let me draw your attention to the fact that Russia supplies arms to the legitimate government of Syria in full compliance with the norms of international law. We are not breaching any rules and norms. Vladimir Putin armattentionbreach share on social
It is wrong to make anyone into an enemy; it is wrong to scare the people of one's own country with that enemy and try to rally some allies on that basis. Vladimir Putin allybasiscountry Change image and share on social
Where in the world have you seen construction people who do everything on time, with good quality and at minimal prices? Just give me one country like that. A country like that doesn't exist in the world, you know. There's not one such country anywhere in the world. Vladimir Putin constructioncountryexist share on social