Vladimir Putin

I'd rather not deal with such questions, because anyway it's like shearing a pig – lots of screams but little wool.

I'd rather not deal with such questions, because anyway it's like shearing a pig – lots of screams but little wool.

The preservation of the Russian people is our highest national priority. The fate of Russia depends on how many of us there will be. It is a question of national importance.

The preservation of the Russian people is our highest national priority. The fate of Russia depends on how many of us there will be. It is a question of national importance.

My people have told me this is true.

My people have told me this is true.

When will you stop killing civilians? [shrugs]

When will you stop killing civilians? [shrugs]

You are ignorant.

You are ignorant.

Whoever does not miss the Soviet Union has no heart. Whoever wants it back has no brain.

Whoever does not miss the Soviet Union has no heart. Whoever wants it back has no brain.

To forgive the terrorists is up to God, but to send them there is up to me.

To forgive the terrorists is up to God, but to send them there is up to me.

I have always reacted negatively to those who with their snotty noses and erotic fantasies prowl into others' lives.

I have always reacted negatively to those who with their snotty noses and erotic fantasies prowl into others' lives.

Maybe they have nothing else to do in America but to talk about me.

Maybe they have nothing else to do in America but to talk about me.

Bike is the most democratic transport vehicle. Bike is the most daring, challenging as it gives its owner the tempting feeling of freedom, that is why one can say without any exaggeration, bike is a symbol of freedom.

Bike is the most democratic transport vehicle. Bike is the most daring, challenging as it gives its owner the tempting feeling of freedom, that is why one can say without any exaggeration, bike is a symbol of freedom.