As for such a measure as raising export customs duties, yes, it is one of the solutions, and it is also being studied now, but according to the estimates by the agriculture ministry and the industry ministry, it may not lead to the desired result. President Vladimir Putin More Quotes by President Vladimir Putin More Quotes From President Vladimir Putin Do we want a full-spectrum restoration of relations? Yes and we will achieve that, life changes quickly. President Vladimir Putin top-news I want to express the hope that under your leadership the Turkish people will cope with this problem and that order and constitutional legality will be restored. President Vladimir Putin top-news We need to head off any external attempts to interfere in the elections, in our domestic political life, you know that certain kinds of (political) technologies exist and have already been used in many countries. President Vladimir Putin technology The world community did not show enough vigilance, will and consolidation to prevent that war and save millions of lives, what kind of a lesson is still needed today to discard old and frayed ideological disagreements and geopolitical games and to unite in the fight against international terrorism? President Vladimir Putin industrials NATO is strengthening its aggressive rhetoric and its aggressive actions near our borders, in these conditions, we are duty-bound to pay special attention to solving the task of strengthening the combat readiness of our country. President Vladimir Putin world The issue of our energy resources being carried through southern corridors to the countries of the European Union is still on the agenda. President Vladimir Putin company-news Terrorism has become a global threat, we must defeat this evil. And Russia is open to uniting efforts with other governments, is ready to work on the creation of a modern non-bloc system of international security. President Vladimir Putin industrials It (the commemoration) has become a symbol of sacred closeness between Russia and its people, and in such unity and loyalty to the motherland lies our strength, our confidence, and our dignity. President Vladimir Putin industrials I want to congratulate you. There is something to be proud of, the equipment overreached itself a little bit yesterday. President Vladimir Putin industrials The main thing is that this launch pad is now working, it has been prepared well by you and it is functioning, we are now facing a second stage here, to accommodate a heavy rocket. President Vladimir Putin industrials We will be searching for a strategic partner who understands and knows that one should not be greedy while buying, let's say, 19 percent of shares in Rosneft, that (partner) should not pay attention to the current share price but should look into the future. President Vladimir Putin mergers-acquisitions The decisions have been taken, we are creating a new federal body of executive power. President Vladimir Putin world As (Energy) minister (Alexander Novak) has reported, you all agree with this proposal, the purpose of our meeting, of the meeting today, is for me to personally hear this from you. President Vladimir Putin business Today by midday Damascus time all warring sides in Syria had to confirm to us or to our American partners their agreement to adhere to a ceasefire, that information has already reached us. President Vladimir Putin industrials I would like to express the hope that our American partners will also bear this in mind ... and that nobody will forget that there are other terrorist organizations apart from Islamic State. President Vladimir Putin industrials We are faced with common threats, and we still want all countries, both in Europe and the whole world, to join their efforts to combat these threats, and we are still striving for this, i refer not only to terrorism, but also to crime, trafficking in persons, environmental protection, and many other common challenges. President Vladimir Putin world Everyone says that the Minsk Agreements must be implemented and then the sanctions issue may be reconsidered, this is beginning to resemble the theater of the absurd because everything essential that needs to be done with regard to implementing the Minsk Agreements is the responsibility of the current Kiev authorities. President Vladimir Putin world I believe that our non-oil and gas deficit had risen to a very dangerous level. So now we are forced to lower it. And this is healthy, it is very difficult ... to resist spending oil and gas revenues to cover current expenses. (But) it is the reduction of these expenses that improves the economy. President Vladimir Putin world We see how effectively our pilots and intelligence officers work in Syria and how effectively they coordinate their efforts, at that, they are diversified, and the army, navy and aviation use the most modern weapons. President Vladimir Putin top-news Questions about this project should be decided on a corporate level ... We will not take a single step that would damage our own economic interests. President Vladimir Putin company-news