7 Ежегодная большая пресс-конференция Part 20 В.Путин (Putin)

7 Annual Big Press Conference Part 20
February 14,2008
President of Russia V.Putin
The Kremlin,Moscow

Finland receives energy almost exclusively from Russia: about 70 per cent of its oil, I think, and about 90 per cent of its gas. And does Finland suffer from this? No, on the contrary. The Finnish economy has energy resources lined up for the long term future, for the coming years. This is stipulated in the contracts and well-executed. And I assure you that we will behave the same way with other European partners. But we would like ours to be an equal partnership. If someone wants to come to Russia, right to the heart of our economy, then let us into the heart of your economy! And then this would join our efforts: there will be a useful interdependence and this will guarantee the sustained development of our political and economic relations.
NTV TELEVISION CHANNEL: I would like to return to the issue of the elections. About half of the candidates are veterans of election campaigns. You have made your choice, and we know it. What is your attitude towards Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev's competitors? Indeed, any candidate's political weight is also defined by the worthiness of his or her competitors.
VLADIMIR PUTIN: A respectful attitude. First and foremost because each of these candidates are supported by citizens of Russia, who rely on these politicians. Yes, they are obviously figures of the opposition: representatives of the Communist Party and also Vladimir Volfovich Zhirinovskii (and he quite often criticises the authorities in power) these are all serious people, despite all the drama that Zhirinovskii resorts to. In fact, he is a serious politician, like Ziuganov, and has spent many years in Russia's political scene. And despite the difference in approach to developing Russia's social and economic spheres, these people are patriotic.
While working as the President of Russia, when the country faced certain crises, particularly with respect to terrorism, I have to give them their due: they took up a patriotic position, and were not only ready, but also supported the leadership of the country in the fight against terror. We have different tastes but, in general, a common view on the development of international relations. They support Russia's efforts to strengthen its foreign policy positions. There are some other elements that allow me to say that these people are patriotic and committed to Russian statehood. The difference in approach does not rule out the possibility of constructive dialogue.
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Some newspapers wrote that you are the richest person in Europe. If this is true, what are the sources of your wealth?
VLADIMIR PUTIN: That is true. I am the richest person not only in Europe but in the whole world: I collect emotions and I am rich because the Russian people have entrusted me to the leadership of a great country such as Russia twice. I think that this is my biggest source of wealth.
With regard to the various rumours about my finances, I saw some papers that talked about this: it's just chatter, which doesn't need to be discussed, just rubbish. They just made it up and included it in their papers. That is how I see it.
ALEKSEI GROMOV: I feel it is time to take a question from the balcony. Please give someone a microphone on the balcony. For example, Chanson radio.

VLADIMIR PUTIN: Interesting, let's have Chanson. Will you sing us anything? Chanson radio is unique in Russia: would you like to ask something about detention centres, for example?
CHANSON RADIO: No, Vladimir Vladimirovich.

Evgeniia Smurygina, Chanson Radio.

Vladimir Vladimirovich, your press conference is taking place on Valentine's Day has someone already given you a Valentine? If so, then who, and if not, why not, do you think?
VLADIMIR PUTIN: No, no one has given me a valentine because I was preparing for my meeting with you, and immediately after doing some exercise this morning I came right here, to this room, and simply have not seen anyone.

EVGENIIA SMURYGINA: I would like to give you a valentine. How can I do so?

VLADIMIR PUTIN: Go ahead. Thank you very much. Of course, my wife congratulated me on Valentine's Day but she is still holding on to my valentine.
VEDOMOSTI NEWSPAPER: I am now a little bit uncomfortable, but I wanted to ask about Ukraine.
VLADIMIR PUTIN: Why are you uncomfortable?

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[MyAnarchia]

Panie putln dlaczego w rosji jest coraz gorzej !?

Putn: Mam czerwony guzik!

Panie Putin dlaczego rosjanie rozwalili tupolewa, chodzą głosy że przez pana !?

Putin:MAM CZERWONY GUZIK!

Panie Putin dlaczego...

Computer : Autodestruction in 10,9,8,7...

[rolandas1985]

So many people thing like are Putin. They are MONKEYS!!!

[hitek9000]

I like Vladimir Putin ;).

[Riana445]

Супер- ответ Путина журналисту.

[reedsposer22]

Putin is a stupid asshole!

[vana1002]

Zatknis amerikosa plohaja, rasija tebe zopu nadirot