Russian president Vladimir Putin, says that despite the country's recent tensions with international bodies, he hopes "peaceful negotiations" will continue in all diplomatic processes.
Russian president Vladimir Putin, says the sanctions imposed on Russia by the U.S. and EU are "illegal".
Russian president Vladimir Putin, says "human rights fighter" Edward Snowden, who revealed the activities of the U.S. National Security Agency, did not reveal American spy secrets to Russia.
Russian president Vladimir Putin, says he will "respect" the outcome of the Ukrainian elections.
Russian president Vladimir Putin, says the West supported an "unconstitutional coup d'état" in Ukraine when former President Viktor Yanukovych was overthrown.
Russian president Vladimir Putin, says Russia is facing a slowdown in growth as "systemic imbalances" remain in the country's economy.