One of our objectives today is very important for many people, for millions of people on our planet - it is joining efforts in the fight against terrorism and other similar challenges: countering drug trafficking and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, fighting famine, preserving environment and biodiversity, taking efforts to make the world more predictable, more stable.
Vladimir PutinHowever, the 1956 agreement refers to two islands while the Prime Minister [Shindzo Abe] is talking about four islands.
Vladimir PutinEven with the help of anti-Russian propaganda in the mass media, Germany has not succeeded in damaging this sympathy.
Vladimir PutinRussia does not want confrontation of any kind. And we will not take part in any kind of 'holy alliance.'
Vladimir PutinI believe that the G20 should not interfere [foreign policy], because there are other platforms for that.
Vladimir Putin