Vladimir Putin Quotes Vladimir Putin Our military might is the guarantor of Russia's security and independence. Guarantor Independence Military Russia Security
A considerable share of the world's population still cannot afford comfortable housing, education and quality health care. Vladimir Putin
In accordance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the issues of foreign policy and defense are fully in the hands of the president. Vladimir Putin
We should not just consume hydrocarbon fuel but use it to develop nuclear energy, hydro power and renewable energy sources. Vladimir Putin
President Obama hasn't been elected by the American people in order to be pleasant to Russia. Vladimir Putin
In 1995, Russia virtually gave Chechnya de facto statehood and independence even though, de jure, it didn't recognize Chechnya as an independent state. And I would like to emphasize strongly that Russia withdrew all of its troops, we moved the prosecutors, we moved all the police, dismantled all the courts, completely, 100 percent. Vladimir Putin
We must stop using the language of force and return to the path of civilized diplomatic and political settlement. Vladimir Putin
Millions around the world increasingly see America not as a model of democracy but as relying solely on brute force, cobbling coalitions together under the slogan, 'You're either with us or against us.' Vladimir Putin
No references to the need to fight terror can be an argument for restricting human rights. Vladimir Putin
My working and personal relationship with President Obama is marked by growing trust. I appreciate this. Vladimir Putin
I think the American people should express their preferences, and we'll accept their choice. Vladimir Putin