Vladimir Putin — "I sometimes think that Russians and Americans have a common problem—we don’t kno…"

"If we want to survive as an ethnic group – well, or as ethnic groups inhabiting Russia – there must be at least two children. And in order to expand and develop, you need at least three children."

"I don't like gossip. I prefer facts."

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

"Sovereignty cannot be segmented or fragmented in the 21st century. The components of sovereignty are equally important, and they reinvigorate and complement each other."

"I have a personal relationship with the Internet. Sometimes I look at it, sometimes I don't."