It was at a certain stage (you might have forgotten, haven't you?) that the United States actively collaborated with Saddam when he was at war with Iran: weapons were supplied, diplomatic and political support was provided and so on. Then the US fell out with him for some reason and decided to do away with him.
Vladimir PutinNobody should have any illusion about the possibility of gaining military superiority over Russia. We will never allow this to happen.
Vladimir PutinThings are different in the international relations between states. In this respect, I am neither a friend, nor bride or groom [of the West].
Vladimir PutinThe transfer of power is always a test of the constitutional system, a test of its strength.
Vladimir Putin