If the United Kingdom considers it necessary to start a dialogue on certain issues, we are ready for that, we are not going to pout or sulk. We take quite a pragmatic approach towards cooperation with our partners and we believe that it would be beneficial for both our countries.
Vladimir PutinI have always loved and avidly read the novels of Jack London, Jules Verne and Ernest Hemingway. The characters depicted in their books, who are brave and resourceful people embarking on exciting adventures, definitely shaped my inner self and nourished my love for the outdoors.
Vladimir PutinRussia is a part of European culture. Therefore, it is with difficulty that I imagine NATO as an enemy.
Vladimir PutinMillions around the world increasingly see America not as a model of democracy but as relying solely on brute force.
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