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Putin visits Damascus

Putin visits Damascus

8 January 2020
President Vladimir Putin arrived at the Russia-operated Hmeimim Air Base to celebrate Orthodox Christmas with his troops. He was met there by President Bashar al-Assad, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, and the base commander, General Sergei Surovikin.
He headed next to Damascus where his Syrian counterpart took him to the Great Umayyad Mosque, a place of Christian, Jewish, Christian and Muslim worship. He meditated on the tomb of Saint John the Baptist. From there they went to the (...)

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Should Vladimir Putin be tried?

by Thierry Meyssan

Should Vladimir Putin be tried?

Damascus (Syria) | 14 October 2016
Considering that Vladimir Putin is responsible for the rise and recovery of Russia, the US and Israëli neo-conservatives have been attempting since 2011 to arrest him, try him and condemn him before an international court. As a faithful servant of their strategies, French President François Hollande has publicly suggested that Putin be held responsible for the crimes of the jihadists in Syria.

Vladimir Putin and François Hollande

Two Heads of State face their fellow citizens

by Thierry Meyssan

Two Heads of State face their fellow citizens

Damascus (Syria) | 18 April 2016
Although the economic situation in Russia is much more difficult than in France, Russian TV viewers massively followed the programme « Direct Line with Vladimir Putin », while the French showed scarce interest in « Citizen Dialogues with François Hollande ». The audience levels of the two programmes correspond to the public support garnered respectively by each political figure. For Thierry Meyssan, contrary to the dogmas of communication gurus, TV viewers and the electorate are not swayed by poor economic indicators, but rather by their president’s capacity as a leader or as a simple manager.

Direct line with Vladimir Putin

by Thierry Meyssan

Direct line with Vladimir Putin

Damascus (Syria) | 15 May 2015
The Russian authorities publish few documents concerning their vision of the world. So the programme « Direct Line » with Vladimir Putin offered a rare opportunity to examine the evolution of Moscow’s perception of things. Beyond the performance of the Russian President, who spent four hours answering questions from his fellow citizens, we note that Russia seems to have given up the idea of regularising its relations with the United States, and is preparing for a long period of Western isolation.

How Vladimir Putin Upset NATO’s Strategy

by Thierry Meyssan

How Vladimir Putin Upset NATO's Strategy

Damascus (Syria) | 13 December 2014
Russia is reacting to the economic war which NATO is waging against her in the way she would have reacted in a conventional war. She allowed herself to be hit by unilateral "sanctions" in order to better lead the opponent to a battleground of her own choosing. Simultaneously, she has signed agreements with China to safeguard her future and with Turkey to disrupt NATO. As long ago, against France or Germany, her initial defeat could be the guarantee of her victory in the end.

Vladimir Putin’s Speech at the Valdai Club

by Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin's Speech at the Valdai Club

24 October 2014
Colleagues,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Friends,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the XI meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club.
It was mentioned already that the club has new co-organisers this year. They include Russian non-governmental organisations, expert groups and leading universities. The idea was also raised of broadening the discussions to include not just issues related to Russia itself but also global politics and the economy.
I hope that these changes in (...)

Vladimir Putin’s judo partners

Vladimir Putin's judo partners

12 June 2014
On 12 May, President Vladimir Putin appointed General Viktor Zolotov as First Deputy Interior Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Interior Ministry Forces (terrorism, the fight against crime and law enforcement).
Viktor Zolotov - the former bodyguard of Anatoly Sobchak (then mayor of Saint-Petersburg) - was in charge of Vladimir Putin’s personal safety for 13 years, from 2000 to 2013.
He is part of a group of Vladimir Putin’s judo partners going back to his St. Petersburg days, (...)

Pentagon studies President Putin’s body language

Pentagon studies President Putin's body language

9 March 2014
According to USA Today, the Pentagon has set up a research team to study the body language of major foreign leaders. .
According to the Pentagon spokesman, the team put Vladimir Putin’s personality under the magnifying glass in 2008 and 2012, but not since. Current Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was supposedly not aware of such reports. .
The Body Leads project employs Professors Brenda Connors (Naval War College research fellow), Richard Rende (Brown University psychiatrist) and (...)

State Department Fact Sheet on Putin’s False Claims About Ukraine

State Department Fact Sheet on Putin's False Claims About Ukraine

Washington D. C. (États-Unis) | 5 March 2014
President Putin’s Fiction: 10 False Claims About Ukraine
As Russia spins a false narrative to justify its illegal actions in Ukraine, the world has not seen such startling Russian fiction since Dostoyevsky wrote, “The formula ‘two times two equals five’ is not without its attractions.”
Below are 10 of President Vladimir Putin’s recent claims justifying Russian aggression in the Ukraine, followed by the facts that his assertions ignore or distort.
1. Mr. Putin says: Russian forces in (...)

APEC Summit

"An Asia-Pacific Growth Agenda", article published in The Wall Street Journal

by Vladimir Putin

"An Asia-Pacific Growth Agenda", article published in The Wall Street Journal

Moscow (Russia) | 5 September 2012
On Saturday, Russia will host the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit for the first time. That Vladivostok will be the epicenter of business and politics among the 21 nations in the Pacific Rim, including the United States. APEC is a platform for leaders to discuss the most pressing global and regional problems.
Since APEC discussions are open in nature, it’s only appropriate that I reveal the priorities we are proposing to our partners as the summit draws near. While the leaders (...)

Putin’s Geopolitical Chess Game with Washington in Syria and Eurasia

by F. William Engdahl

Putin's Geopolitical Chess Game with Washington in Syria and Eurasia

23 July 2012
For blocking a UN resolution that could have led to military intervention in Syria, Russia has been accused by the Orwellian West of putting its national interests ahead of the lives of millions of Syrians. By scrutinizing Vladimir Putin’s actions since his reelection, William Engdahl shows that Russia is indeed pursuing her national interests which are best served by fostering a just and peaceful world environment and by thwarting the US-Israeli agenda for a Greater Middle East.

Venezuela’s partnership with Russia : An emblematic step

by Olivia Kroth

Venezuela's partnership with Russia : An emblematic step

16 July 2012
While the Western system, under the influence of the war lobbies, is based on financial parasitism and unbridled predation, Venezuela and Russia are building an alternative model. The multipolar world is one of balanced partnerships and win-win agreements. But as pointed out by Olivia Kroth, the Libyan tragedy should serve as a lesson: the emergence of an alternative to imperial capitalism must go hand in hand with a strong defense capability.

Joint Statement by Obama, Russian President Putin

Joint Statement by Obama, Russian President Putin

23 June 2012
The United States of America and the Russian Federation confirm our commitment to strengthening close and cooperative relations for the benefit of the peoples of our countries, international peace, global prosperity, and security. In recent years, we have laid a solid foundation for expanding our bilateral interaction in a variety of areas. Today we agree to continue this work guided by the principles of the rule of law, respect for human rights, equality, and mutual respect.
One of the (...)

50 million rubles for Putin’s arrest

50 million rubles for Putin's arrest

9 May 2012
The billionaire Boris Berezovsky offered 50 million rubles (1.25 million euros or $ 1.6 million) to anyone who would arrest Vladimir Putin during his swearing in as new president of the Russian Federation.
Mr. Berezovsky lives in exile in London whence he finances all kinds of terrorist acts within his own country. With the help of London and Washington, he intends to have Vladimir Putin brought before an international court of justice.
Vladimir Putin was sworn in on Monday, 7 May 2012 at (...)

Putin Wins Overwhelmingly

by Stephen Lendman

Putin Wins Overwhelmingly

Chicago | 7 March 2012
In his boiled-down style, Stephen Lendman eviscerates the specious widespread claims of election fraud to discredit Vladimir Putin’s unambiguous victory. At issue is not the transparency of the electoral process, but the turning point marked by Putin’s comeback to the international scene, heralding the end of a unipolar world ruled over by the United States, Israel and NATO in outrageous disregard of international law. As foreshadowed by Moscow’s Syria stance, Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy aims to promote world stability, dialogue between civilizations, and shows the way to countries wishing to break free from imperial domination.

Russia and the changing world

by Vladimir Putin

Russia and the changing world

Moscow (Russia) | 29 February 2012
In the run-up to Russia’s presidential elections, prime minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin has to date published a total of seven program statements in which he defines Russia’s niche in a “changing world.” The sixth article on defense policy and army reforms was published by Voltaire Network yesterday. Today we bring to the attention of our readers the latest statement, published Monday in the Moskovskiya Novosti, devoted to international affairs.

Being strong: National security guarantees for Russia

by Vladimir Putin

Being strong: National security guarantees for Russia

Moscow (Russia) | 28 February 2012
Russian Prime Minister and presidential hopeful Vladimir Putin has outlined his ideas on developing Russia’s defenses in an article published Monday in Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

Putin: Promoting Democracy, a vaccination against Orange Revolutions

Putin: Promoting Democracy, a vaccination against Orange Revolutions

23 February 2012
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin who is likely to win the forthcoming presidential election has spoke out on the country’s democracy in the future.
At a meeting on 22 February 2012 with the commanders of the divisions and brigades of the Russian armed forces, Putin said that it was important for the authorities not to allow foreign countries to interfere in Russia’s internal affairs and to prevent the “orange scenario” from implementation.
The Prime Minister described the development of (...)

Vladimir Putin emerges as protector of Eastern Christians

Vladimir Putin emerges as protector of Eastern Christians

9 February 2012
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin pledged to make the protection of persecuted Christians one of his foreign policy priorities if he wins the 2012 presidential election.
At a meeting on Wednesday between heads of government and representatives of different confessions, a member of the Russian Orthodox Church told him that Christian minorities are facing repression in certain countries, such as Iraq, Egypt, Pakistan and India. He urged Putin to make this one of his foreign policy (...)

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Putin and the rise of the Russian power

by Wassim Raad

Putin and the rise of the Russian power

24 January 2012
International affairs
Editorial: Putin and the rise of the Russian power
The world is anticipating the Russian presidential elections, although their outcome has already been settled in favor of the return of Vladimir Putin to the presidency, in an event which will complete Kremlin’s exit from the state of retreat which was characterized by the humoring of the American unilateral hegemony project over the world.
Firstly, Russia, the old empire, which is still a superpower due to its (...)

Putin, a thorn in Washington’s flesh

by F. William Engdahl

Putin, a thorn in Washington's flesh

Frankfurt (Germany) | 9 January 2012
Vladimir Putin is one of the few world leaders capable of rattling the foundations of U.S. hegemony: military dominance and the dollar’s supremacy as reserve currency. Engdahl shows that the recent election protests in Russia were orchestrated by Washington-sponsored NGOs and their domestic agents in an unsuccessful attempt to destabilize the country. With the rapid erosion of U.S. global dominance, Engdahl warns that the neutralization of Russia and other recalcitrant states will again be on the agenda of the next White House occupant.

Putin accuses US of role in Gaddafi death

Putin accuses US of role in Gaddafi death

18 December 2011
Russia’s Vladimir Putin implicated Washington today in the killing of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi and launched a tirade against Senator John McCain in an extraordinary attack on US policies.
The Russian premier used his annual televised phone-in to unleash the type of no-holds-barred attack that characterised his 2000-2008 term as president and threatens to shadow his expected return to the Kremlin in March polls.
Putin turned stone-faced when asked about a tweet from McCain — one of (...)

Interview with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin

Interview with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin

19 October 2011
Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, provides a candid assessment of the country’s political landscape and reveals the reasons behind his decision to run for the 2012 presidential elections.

Putin’s return marks Russia’s geostrategic shift

by Alfredo Jalife-Rahme

Putin's return marks Russia's geostrategic shift

5 October 2011
The announcement that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin plan to switch positions in March is being portrayed by the international press in terms of personal relations between the two men. For Mexican analyst Alfredo Jalife, reducing Russian policy to these two figures is a ploy by the corporate media to hide what is really at stake: the recovery of Russia’s energy sovereignty and its military rapprochement with the BRICS countries, mainly China.

Friends Medvedev and Putin release their pre-electoral platforms

Friends Medvedev and Putin release their pre-electoral platforms

30 March 2011
The rivalry between Medvedev-Putin is out in the open. Both Russian leaders have already laid out in public their discordant views as regards the sanctions against Iran, the Khodorkovsky trial and, latterly, the war against Libya. The release of their pre-electoral programmes will be an opportunity for venting their mutual gripes.
On 15 March 2011, Dmitry Medvedev’s think-tank, Institute of Contemporary Development, published a report entitled "Attaining the future: Strategy for 2012" (...)

Vladimir Putin’s interview with CNN’s Larry King

Vladimir Putin's interview with CNN's Larry King

1 December 2010
1 December 2010
Larry King (as translated): Good evening. This is a very special evening for the Larry King show and our guest in the studio is once again Vladimir Putin, the Russian prime minister and formerly president of the Russian Federation. It is a great pleasure for me to welcome him to the Larry King show.
Vladimir Putin: Good evening. It’s evening here and morning there. Good morning, Larry. It is very good to see you again. I remember our first meeting, our interview.
Larry (...)

Putin scores points at home and abroad

Putin scores points at home and abroad

26 August 2010
In the context of the power conflict raging in Moscow, a number of recent decisions give Prime Minister Vladimir Putin the edge over his longtime friend and henceforth rival Dmitry Medvedev.
Mr. Putin managed to overturn the agreement between the Russian and French Presidents for the purchase of Mistral vessels. Immediately following President Nicolas Sarkozy’s announcement in this respect, we reported that Mr. Putin had scented that a system of commissions and under-the-counter (...)

Putin: Russia will abandon nukes if others do

Putin: Russia will abandon nukes if others do

11 June 2009
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin
The Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says the country could get rid of its nuclear weapons if other nuclear powers are ready to abandon them too.
"What do we need nuclear arms for?" Putin said during talks with visiting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
"Was it us that invented and ever used it?" he said in a reference to the United States, which became the world’s first nuclear power when it bombed the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and (...)

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