Vladimir Putin Quotes Vladimir Putin What is a Rechtsstaat? It is obedience to the existing law. Existing Law Obedience Rechtsstaat
Russia will not soon become, if it ever becomes, a second copy of the United States or England – where liberal value have deep historic roots. Vladimir Putin
I love the Russian classics very much, the Russian classical literature. But I also read modern literature. As far as Russian literature is concerned, I am very fond of Tolstoy and Chekhov, and I also enjoy reading Gogol very much. Vladimir Putin
As far as oligarchs who acquire sports team abroad, and invest money abroad, I wouldn't treat this phenomenon as something bad. Vladimir Putin
The United Nations' founders understood that decisions affecting war and peace should happen only by consensus, and with America's consent, the veto by Security Council permanent members was enshrined in the United Nations Charter. The profound wisdom of this has underpinned the stability of international relations for decades. Vladimir Putin
The strengthening of our statehood is, at times, deliberately interpreted as authoritarianism. 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
I myself know some people who are gay. We're on friendly terms. I'm not prejudiced in any way. Vladimir Putin
I am the wealthiest man, not just in Europe, but in the whole world. I collect emotions. I am wealthy in that the people of Russia have twice entrusted me with the leadership of a great nation such as Russia – I believe that is my greatest wealth. Vladimir Putin
I love to see women who are comfortable in their skin and dress to suit their body – that looks fabulous because it's authentic. L'Wren Scott
Interestingly, when I look at pictures of me when I was five or six years old, I think I look pretty stylish. G-Dragon
All attempts to appease the Nazis between 1934 and 1939 through various agreements and pacts were morally unacceptable and politically senseless, harmful and dangerous. Vladimir Putin