Russia does not and cannot have any political choice but democracy. I want to say, and even stress, that we share those universal democratic principles taken around the whole world. Vladimir Putin choicedemocracydemocratic Change image and share on social
Nobody should pin their hopes on a miracle. Vladimir Putin hopemiraclepin Change image and share on social
We're no longer in the Cold War. Eavesdropping on friends is unacceptable. Vladimir Putin coldeavesdropfriend Change image and share on social
If you aspire to be a leader of your own country, you must speak your own language, for God's sake. Vladimir Putin aspirecountrygod Change image and share on social
In the 20th century, the Soviet Union made the state's role absolute. In the long run, this made the Soviet economy totally uncompetitive. This lesson cost us dearly. I am sure nobody wants to see it repeated. Vladimir Putin 20thabsolutecentury share on social
Cromwell is just as much of a bloody dictator as was Stalin. Vladimir Putin bloodycromwelldictator Change image and share on social
I am convinced that the norm in Russia should become a family with three children. Vladimir Putin childconvincefamily Change image and share on social
I think the international community should unite to fight such inhuman phenomena as terror attacks and the murder of totally innocent people. Vladimir Putin attackcommunityfight Change image and share on social
I was brought up in a very ordinary family, in fact, a worker's family. Both my father and mother were ordinary citizens. Vladimir Putin bringcitizenfact Change image and share on social
