If European countries want to cater to U.S. foreign policy interests, I don't think that they stand to gain anything.
Vladimir PutinAnyone who doesn't regret the passing of the Soviet Union has no heart. Anyone who wants it restored has no brains.
Vladimir PutinI am very grateful to our people who appreciate my work and for their support, as without that support it would have been impossible to get anything done.
Vladimir PutinI can't believe that OMON [Russia's riot police] would hit a girl. I simply can't imagine it.
Vladimir Putin