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Vladimir Putin Quotes

Biography: Vladimir Putin is known for serving as the President of Russia. Born o... more Biography: Vladimir Putin is known for serving as the President of Russia. Born on October 7, 1952, in Leningrad, USSR, he worked as a KGB officer before entering politics. Putin first became President in 2000, notable for his authoritative leadership style and significant influence on global politics. He has held the offices of both President and Prime Minister, showcasing a strongman image and reshaping Russia's national and international policies. less

"Nobody should pin their hopes on a miracle."

Tags: Perseverance, Hope, Skepticism, Expectations, Caution

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

Tags: Responsibility, Morality, Justice, God, Forgiveness

"The strengthening of our statehood is at times deliberately interpreted as authoritarianism."

Tags: Freedom, Power, Politics, Government, Democracy

"Russia is not a country that can exist without sovereignty."

Tags: Independence, Politics, Patriotism, Autonomy, Self-governance

"We do not talk to terrorists, we destroy them."

Tags: Government, Military, Protection, Defense, National security

"Any unilateral and extra-judicial act by law enforcement bodies contravenes the elementary norms of the law."

Tags: Justice, Accountability, Human rights, Law enforcement, Legal principles

"It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional whatever the motivation."

Tags: Motivation, Identity, Psychology, Society, Encouragement

"I think the government must govern as the citizens allow it to govern."

Tags: Politics, Government, Authority, Democracy, Governance

"The world is changing and since particularly dramatic changes are taking place we are living at a turning point."

Tags: Change, Transformation, Future, Society, Evolution

"I am personally against any kind of legislation that restricts individual freedoms."

Tags: Freedom, Human rights, Individual rights, Personal freedom, Civil liberties

"We do not have a system for the finding and publishing of terrorists' weapons, we have an enemy's weapons collection system."

Tags: Intelligence, Military, Security, Defense, National security

"No references to review or stronger words can replace real deeds."

Tags: Authenticity, Action-oriented, Actions speak louder

"The lessons of the past have shown us that military adventures can lead to human tragedies on a vast scale."

Tags: Humanity, History, Consequences, Past, War

"NATO was built to counteract the Soviet Union in times of Cold War. We have no idea why it is still around and what its role should be."

Tags: International relations, Geopolitics, Cold war, Global security, Soviet union

"The path towards a free society has not been simple. There are tragic and glorious pages in our history."

Tags: Perseverance, Freedom, Society, Progress, Challenges