“Construction of the first gas pipeline system was started during the 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, and for all those years, from the 1960s until this day, Russia has been fulfilling its contract obligations in a very consistent and reliable way, regardless of the political situation.”
“Construction of the first gas pipeline system was started during the 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, and for all those years, from the 1960s until this day, Russia has been fulfilling its contract obligations in a very consistent and reliable way, regardless of the political situation.”
Vladimir Putin
“The common theme here was contempt: a poisonous disregard for human life. For Vladimir Putin’s critics have an uncanny habit of turning up dead.”
Luke Harding, A Very Expensive Poison: The Definitive Story of the Murder of Litvinenko and Russia's War with the West“If there are people who act outside the law, then the state must use legal means to impose law in the interests of majority. That's the way it's done in the U.S., and that's the way it's done in Russia.”
Vladimir Putin“At least in Russia, you cannot just go and tap into someone's phone conversation without a warrant issued by court. That's more or less the way a civilized society should go about fighting terrorism.”
Vladimir Putin“My notion of the KGB came from romantic spy stories. I was a pure and utterly successful product of Soviet patriotic education.”
Vladimir Putin“The task of the government is not only to pour honey into a cup, but sometimes to give bitter medicine.”
Vladimir Putin“My working and personal relationship with President Obama is marked by growing trust. I appreciate this.”
Vladimir Putin“I think every person should have some faith inside him, in his heart. What matters is not an external display of this faith, but the inner state of the soul.”
Vladimir Putin“A considerable share of the world's population still cannot afford comfortable housing, education and quality health care.”
Vladimir Putin“I am the wealthiest man, not just in Europe, but in the whole world. I collect emotions. I am wealthy in that the people of Russia have twice entrusted me with the leadership of a great nation such as Russia - I believe that is my greatest wealth.”
Vladimir Putin“We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord's blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal.”
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