“The strengthening of our statehood is, at times, deliberately interpreted as authoritarianism.” Quote by Vladimir Putin
“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.” BelieveStatesStrongI BelieveInterestUnitedUnited StatesRussiaGenuine Author:Vladimir Putin
“Indeed, Russia and the U.S. were allies during the two tragic conflicts of the Second and the First World Wars, which allows us to think there's something objectively bringing us together in difficult times, and I think - I believe - it has to do with geopolitical interests and also has a moral component.” ThinkingWorldFirstsBelieveTwoWarTogetherI BelieveDifficultInterestMoralConflictRussiaWar Of The WorldsTragicAlliesComponentsDifficult TimesFirst World WarGeopolitical Author:Vladimir Putin
“Russia does not want confrontation of any kind. And we will not take part in any kind of 'holy alliance.'” WantKindDoeHolyRussiaAlliancesConfrontation Author:Vladimir Putin
“Russia is a part of European culture. Therefore, it is with difficulty that I imagine NATO as an enemy.” CultureEnemyImagineEuropeDifficultyRussiaNato Author:Vladimir Putin
“We were put to Dickens as children but it never quite took. That unremitting humanity soon had me cheesed off.” ChildrenHumanityCheesyDickens Author:Alan Bennett
“The democratic choice Russian people made in the early 90's is final.” PeopleMadeChoicesDemocraticFinalsProvocative Author:Vladimir Putin
“The path towards a free society has not been simple. There are tragic and glorious pages in our history.” SimplePathPagesGloriousTragicFree Society Author:Vladimir Putin
“Those who fight corruption should be clean themselves.” ShouldFightingCleanCorruption Author:Vladimir Putin