I would prefer to abandon the terminology of the past. 'Superpower' is something which we used during the cold war time. Why use it now? Vladimir Putin abandoncoldpast Change image and share on social
It's Russia some people would like to get rid of. They are still afraid of our nuclear deterrent. We have our own foreign policy whether they like it or not. Vladimir Putin afraiddeterrentforeign Change image and share on social
Journalism, as concerns collecting information, differs little if at all from intelligence work. In my judgment, a journalist's job is very interesting. Vladimir Putin collectconcerndiffer Change image and share on social
Political activities in Russia should be as transparent as possible. Financing political activities from abroad is something the state should keep an eye on. Vladimir Putin abroadactivityeye Change image and share on social
I go to the gym, I swim daily and from time to time I meet with friends and do extra-curricular stuff. Vladimir Putin curriculardailyextra Change image and share on social
It is necessary to suppress any extremist actions, on all sides, regardless of their origin. Vladimir Putin actionextremistorigin Change image and share on social
Russia is opposed to the proliferation of mass destruction weapons, including nuclear weapons, and in this context we call upon our Iranian friends to abandon the uranium enrichment programme. Vladimir Putin abandoncallcontext Change image and share on social
If the nation is not capable of preserving itself and reproducing, if it loses it vital bearings and ideals, then it doesn't need foreign enemies - it will fall apart on its own. Vladimir Putin bearingcapableenemy Change image and share on social
The Russian people and Russian culture are the linchpin, the glue that binds together this unique civilization. Vladimir Putin bindcivilizationculture 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