Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin,, born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician, and is the current President of the Russian Federation...
NationalityRussian
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth7 October 1952
CitySaint Petersburg, Russia
CountryRussian Federation
country loss suffering
Concerning our possibilities on the international financial markets, the sanctions are severely harming Russia. But the biggest harm is currently caused by the decline of the prices for energy. We suffer dangerous revenue losses in our export of oil and gas, which we can partly compensate for elsewhere. But the whole thing also has a positive side: if you earn so many petrodollars - as we once did - that you can buy anything abroad, this slows down developments in your own country.
trade
I hope that there will be no particular need for us to attract external funding. It is worth noting that despite the fact the turnover is smaller now we are still maintaining a trade surplus.
people tragedy well-known
Let's recall Bosnia in 1995. As we know well, the European peacekeeping contingent, represented by the Dutch troops, did not want to get involved with one of the attacking sides, and allowed it to destroy a whole village. Hundreds of people were killed or injured. The tragedy in Srebrenica is well known in Europe.
responsibility thinking different
At the same time we receive different signals all around that in fact, everything is fine. The same situation occurred with the previous administrations during the election campaigns, claims that everything will be restored later. I do not think it matches the level of responsibility shouldered by the United States. I suppose it should be more sound, calm and balanced.
ambition political
We are not going to waste our reserves and burn them for any political ambitions. We will act very carefully.
grateful responsibility people
I assume most people trust me, if they vote for me in elections. And it is the most important thing. It places great responsibility on me, immense responsibility. I am grateful to the people for that trust, but I surely feel great responsibility for what I do and for the result of my work.
men people
I am sure that, after all, any man in my place should set a positive example for other people.
gold today economic
Therefore today we have an absolutely sufficient level of gold and foreign currency reserves in order to ensure economic stability and sustainable foreign trade turnover.
close-friends never-change changed
I have never changed. I feel as young as I always did and remain close friends with Gerhard Schröder.
common investment very-good
We had a very good situation in 2005. The common budget had a volume of 80 billion dollars per year. Thousands of jobs were created in Germany by Russian investments. At the same time, a large number of German companies invested in Russia. There were countless cultural and social contacts.
sports country fighting
I want everyone to know that Russia in general and the Russian leadership, it is something effective and properly functioning. That the country itself, its institutions, leaders are represented by healthy, capable people who are ready for cooperation with our partners in every single area: sports, politics, fight against modern threats. I have nothing but a positive feeling about it.
gold enough currency
If everything stops functioning our level will be able to ensure our trade turnover using its gold and foreign currency reserves for at least six months or more, which is more than enough.
ridiculous gangsters
How can I be a gangster, if I worked for the KGB? It is absolutely ridiculous.
believe together foundation
I believe that global common interests are a good foundation for finding solutions together.