Russia has made its choice in favor of democracy. Fourteen years ago, independently, without any pressure from outside, it made that decision in the interests of itself and interests of its people - of its citizens. This is our final choice, and we have no way back. There can be no return to what we used to have before.
Vladimir PutinThe issues of political nature should be solved in any country, including in Syria, primarily by its people.
Vladimir PutinIn general, Gazprom is doing well and is increasing export in its traditional partner countries.
Vladimir PutinThe demise of the Soviet Union was the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century.
Vladimir PutinWhatever we do, all the knowledge, the experience, they stay with us, we carry them on, use them in one way or another.
Vladimir PutinJudo has been part of Japanese culture for a long time. It makes sense to me that this sport, which is both athletic and philosophical, was created in Japan. It is based on respect for the partner and for our elders as our teachers, which is very important and makes a strong, positive contribution to human relationships, and not only in sports. I am happy that life brought me to this wonderful sport as a child. It is like my first love.
Vladimir Putin