After all, China is our largest trading partner. As I said, country-wise, Russia trades the most with China. That is my first point.
Vladimir PutinIt is a fact that the US defence budget is larger than the defence budgets of all other countries taken together. This is why I understand the US President when he says that his NATO allies should take over part of this burden. It is a pragmatic and understandable approach.
Vladimir PutinThe Central Bank is constantly purchasing, purchasing and selling and vice versa - this is their job.
Vladimir PutinNo matter who uses chemical weapons against people and organisations, the international community must formulate a common policy and find a solution that would make the use of such weapons impossible for anyone.
Vladimir Putin