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Direct speech from Vladimir Putin and occasionally other top Russian officials.
Medinsky: The goal of direct negotiations with Ukraine is to achieve lasting peace by addressing the root causes of the conflict.
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In June of last year, President Putin outlined Russia’s fundamental conditions for peace with Ukraine. To date, there have been no announced changes to them.
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President Putin on the passing of Pope Francis:
Pope Francis enjoyed great international respect as a faithful servant of Christian teachings, a wise spiritual leader, statesman, and a consistent advocate of the high values of humanism and justice.
Throughout all the years of his pontificate, he actively promoted dialogue between the Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches, as well as constructive cooperation between Russia and the Holy See.
I had the opportunity to meet with this remarkable man on multiple occasions, and I will forever cherish the fondest memories of him.
Putin on Ukraine: We will finish them off.
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Lavrov: Russia categorically opposes the idea of European peacekeepers in Ukraine and would treat their deployment as a direct act of war.
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Putin: Western elites have for centuries gorged themselves on human flesh and plunder, but their feast is coming to an end.
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Putin: In Ukraine, Russian forces are laying the groundwork for a new system of indivisible European and global security.
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Putin: Russia has significantly larger rare earth reserves than Ukraine and invites American participation in their development.
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Putin: Rebuilding trust between Russia and the U.S. is the first essential step to resolving the Ukraine crisis.
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Readout of President Putin’s phone call with Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, dated February 12, 2025:
Vladimir Putin wished Ahmed Sharaa success in addressing the challenges facing the new leadership of the country for the benefit of the Syrian people, with whom Russia has historically maintained relations of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation.
A thorough exchange of views took place regarding the current situation in Syria. The Russian side emphasized its principled position in support of Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. In this regard, the importance of implementing a set of measures aimed at achieving sustainable normalization in the country and fostering an intra-Syrian dialogue involving major political forces and ethno-confessional groups was highlighted.
Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s continued readiness to assist in improving Syria’s socio-economic situation, including providing humanitarian aid to its residents.
A number of pressing issues related to practical cooperation in trade, economic, educational, and other fields were discussed, particularly in light of recent negotiations in Damascus involving a Russian interagency delegation. It was agreed to continue such productive contacts to develop a broad agenda for advancing bilateral cooperation.
The phone conversation between the leaders was constructive, businesslike, and substantive.
Putin: U.S. support for Ukraine has nothing to do with Ukraine and everything to do with preserving Washington’s global dominance.
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Putin: Zelensky imposed a ban on negotiations that he can’t lift because his own legitimacy has expired.
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Putin: The U.S. and Russia share a common interest in maintaining balanced energy prices.
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Putin: If Trump’s 2020 victory hadn’t been stolen, the 2022 Ukraine crisis may have been averted.
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Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum, proposes resuming direct talks in Istanbul that were abandoned by Ukraine in 2022.
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Putin: The enemy has been completely routed in Kursk, paving the way for further advances and hastening the collapse of the neo-Nazi regime.
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President Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine.
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President Putin assures mothers of fallen soldiers that Russia will not yield on its terms for peace in Ukraine.
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Lavrov: For 500 years, the world’s greatest tragedies have stemmed from European policies, and today, Europe is once again pushing for more war.
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Putin to FSB: Some Western elites will attempt to sabotage US-Russia rapprochement. Their efforts must be thwarted.
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Putin: The Trump team is embracing realism and pragmatism over the messianic and ideological clichés of its predecessors.
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Readout of phone call between Presidents Putin and Trump, dated February 12, 2025:
The heads of state discussed issues related to the exchange of Russian and U.S. citizens. The President of the United States assured that the American side would fulfill all agreements reached.
The topic of resolving the conflict in Ukraine was also discussed. Donald Trump expressed support for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution to the problem. Vladimir Putin, for his part, emphasized the need to address the root causes of the conflict and agreed with Donald Trump that a long-term settlement could be achieved through peaceful negotiations.
The Russian President also supported one of the key points made by the U.S. leader—that the time had come for the two countries to work together.
During the conversation, they touched upon Middle East conflict resolution, the Iranian nuclear program, and U.S.-Russia bilateral economic relations.
President Putin invited President Trump to visit Moscow and expressed his readiness to host U.S. officials in Russia to work on areas of mutual interest, including the resolution of the Ukraine conflict.
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump agreed to continue direct communication, including arranging in-person meetings.
Putin: Zelensky paralyzed Ukraine’s Supreme and Constitutional Courts — one chief justice was jailed, another forced to flee.
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Putin says he is ready to meet with Trump to calmly discuss and search for solutions to today’s pressing issues.
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Putin: Sanctions imposed on Russia over the years have undermined the strength of the dollar, proving harmful to the U.S. economy.
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Putin: Until the Kiev regime repeals its self-imposed ban on negotiations, it’s difficult to imagine how talks can get underway.
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