Vladimir Putin

"It's not the author of the letter I need to respond to, but our soldiers on the frontline…I say to them: keep at it, brothers!"

"The offer did not come across as sincere and he currently saw no point in meeting."

"the offer did not come across as sincere and he currently saw no point in meeting."

"The only point in this is for the Ukrainians to stop the advance of our armed forces."

"Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks."

"Claims the Russian economy was struggling amid the ongoing military operation in Ukraine were 'wishful thinking'."

"My country is open for a compromise on Ukraine in line with understandings reached during my summit with President Trump in Alaska."

"Russia is developing a satellite-based drone control system."

"bright, remarkable"

"Dear Mr. President, dear Donald, I wholeheartedly congratulate you, such a bright, remarkable person and politician, on your 80th birthday!"

"I am certain that together we could truly give Russian-American relations a new quality, and also do much to ensure security and stability on the world stage."

"Dear Mr. President, dear Donald, I wholeheartedly congratulate you, such a bright, remarkable person and politician, on your 80th birthday!"

"I am certain that together we could truly give Russian-American relations a new quality, and also do much to ensure security and stability on the world stage."

"Interactions between major world leaders are often examined closely because they can provide insight into the broader diplomatic atmosphere between nations."

"Dear Mr President, dear Donald, I wholeheartedly congratulate you, such a bright, remarkable person and politician, on your 80th birthday!"

"will not accept anything of the sort"

"Putin tells FSB to better protect energy sector, warns foes against pushing Moscow too far."

"There is an absolute need to defeat Russia."

"acknowledges fuel shortages, task force set up to ensure supplies"

"Russia will press on with front-line campaign regardless of Ukraine proposals."

"You're well aware that problems persist for both motorists and businesses."

"We are currently seeing a certain shortage, but it's not critical."

"It is clear why this proposal is being made, because our counter-strikes deep into Ukrainian territory are much stronger, have greater impact and are, frankly, more destructive."

"Putin slams killing of Iran's Khamenei but offers little beyond condolences so far."

""This is a terrorist attack.""

"We qualify what happened as an act of international terrorism and maritime piracy, a gross violation of the fundamental norms of international maritime law."

"Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe amid Iran energy spike."

"Maybe it’s more profitable for us to stop supplying the European market right now? Enter markets that are opening up and secure our position there?"

"And now other markets are opening up. And perhaps it would be more profitable for us to stop supplying the European market right now."

"This is a terrorist attack. We are not encountering such incidents for the first time."

"Maybe it would be more profitable for us to stop supplies to the European market right now."

"Everything now happening in the Middle East, including the aggression against Iran, adds up ... producing a difficult, frankly harsh, outcome for consumers."

"Please accept my deepest condolences in connection with the assassination of the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran ... committed in cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law."

"Putin calls for immediate halt to Iran conflict."

"Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s principled stance in favour of an immediate cessation of hostilities, the rejection of force as a method to solve any issues surrounding Iran or arising in the Middle East, and a swift return to the path of diplomatic resolution."

"Russia’s principled stance for an immediate cessation of hostilities and rejection of force to resolve issues with Iran."

"hostilities should cease immediately and that the use of force to resolve issues on Iran and across the Middle East must be abandoned."

"the US and Israeli war on Iran had triggered a global energy crisis."

"the story of the 'child abductions'... [was] exaggerated"

"there was 'no problem' returning the children to their homeland"

"The Kremlin leader has called for a halt to all hostilities."

"Putin has repeatedly called for an immediate halt to hostilities."

"Any sabotage of Black Sea pipelines could derail peace talks."

"personally involved in ensuring the safety of Rosatom staff in Bushehr."

"blamed Ukraine for a 'terrorist attack'."

"We will achieve our objectives and will together do everything for victory, for Russia."

"the war’s military escalation was causing serious consequences not only for the region but also for the wider world"

"Russia will start seizing EU vessels if bloc goes after Russian ships."

"If these plans are put into practice, we will have to respond in kind."

"Nothing other than piracy and banditry."

"I expect Ukraine to 'follow the example' of Russia."

"We assume that the Ukrainian side will follow the example of the Russian Federation."

"orders have been issued for this period to cease hostilities in all directions"

"We assume that the Ukrainian side will follow the example of the Russian Federation"

"orders have been issued for this period to cease hostilities in all directions"

"orders government to help rebuild warehouses destroyed in Ukrainian attacks"

""Easter as the triumph of love, good and justice.""

"There are no critical consequences from such attacks. There have not been and cannot be."

"Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with strikes on economic targets."

"Ukraine had opened 'Pandora's box' by striking economic targets and that Russia would hit back at Kyiv's 'most sensitive economic sectors'."

"Thank you very much, prime minister. We are moving forward along this path."

"Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with 'terrorists'."

"They are asking us to resume negotiations... but you don't negotiate with terrorists."

"if anyone tries to drag us down the food chain, to gobble us up or devour us, they might get punched in the teeth"

"That's a secret. A military secret."

"I have no doubt that the enemy will crumble."

"War is a brutal and unpredictable thing."

"We are absolutely comfortable working with those people we know well and generally trust."

"Germany's measures are a serious mistake that clearly runs counter to the interests of the German people."

"cites chance of peace deal"

"First of all, Moscow and Kyiv must agree between themselves."

"US-Russia contacts beneficial"

"the children were 'rescued' from a war zone."

"Extraordinary bravery and genuine devotion of North Korean troops."

"I am confident the two countries will continue to strengthen their strategic partnership."

"Your soldiers fought courageously and heroically."

"For our part, we will do everything that serves your interests and the interests of all the peoples of the region to ensure that peace is achieved as quickly as possible."

"events in Europe, like AfD's win in Germany, caused by Western globalists"

"Drone strikes against civilian infrastructure are becoming more frequent."

"Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia."

"Drone strikes against civilian infrastructure are becoming more frequent."

"Drone strikes against civilian infrastructure are becoming more frequent."

"The latest example is the strikes against energy facilities in Tuapse, which could potentially cause serious environmental consequences."

"Drone strikes against civilian infrastructure are becoming more frequent."

"Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia."

"In accordance with a decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces, Vladimir Putin, a ceasefire has been declared from May 8–9 2026."

"In accordance with a decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces, Vladimir Putin, a ceasefire has been declared from May 8-9, 2026."

"In accordance with a decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces, Vladimir Putin, a ceasefire has been declared from May 8–9, 2026."

"We hope that the Ukrainian side will follow suit."

"Moscow does not plan to attack NATO states."

"The great feat of the generation of victors inspires the soldiers carrying out the goals of the special military operation today."

"No matter how military tactics change, the future of the country is being provided for by the people."

"We always were and always will be victorious!"

"Victory has always been and will be ours."

"I think the Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end."

"I think that the matter is coming to an end."

"They (West) promised assistance and then began fuelling a confrontation with Russia that continues to this day."

"A meeting in a third country is also possible, but only once final agreements have been reached on a peace treaty for a long‑term historical perspective."

"I think the Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end."

"I think the Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end."

"I think that the matter is coming to an end."

""We need to sit down and discuss this seriously.""

""If Ukrainian troops withdraw from the territories they occupy, hostilities will cease. If they don't withdraw, we will achieve this by force.""

""a set of issues put forward for discussion""

"Putin says all Ukraine peace proposals on table, but Russia must weigh its interests."

"Moscow will do everything to meet Slovakia's energy needs."

"We will do everything to satisfy Slovakia's needs in energy resources."

"Moscow 'will do everything' to help meet Slovakia's energy needs."

"I think that the matter is coming to an end."

"We are counting on the Ukrainian side to respond to the proposal made by the president of the United States."

"Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year."

"Putin hailed a successful test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile as a key part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces."

"Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year."

"This complex is guaranteed to overcome existing and promising missile defense systems."

"He noted that this is the most powerful missile system in the world, not inferior in power to the Soviet-made Voevoda missile system in service."

"Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year."

"Continuation of international conflicts is highly likely as world changes."

"If it comes to a direct attack on the Russian Federation, in this case we are talking about Kaliningrad but possibly some other territories, of course the issue of use by the Russian Federation of all arms at the disposal of our country will inevitably and immediately be on the agenda."

"We are not threatening anyone. We do not intend to attack anyone in 2029, in 2030, in 2050. But if we come across an aggression we will have to respond."

"Russia won't supply diesel to global markets until sanctions are lifted."

"the world is living through a dangerous moment, warns West not to escalate"

"Now from every direction we're receiving calls 'let's stop'. But they started it."