Talks between Vladimir Putin and Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel were held at the Meseberg residence

Ahead of his visit to Austria, the President of Russia answered questions from Austria’s ORF news presenter Armin Wolf

I would like to thank Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel for accepting Russia’s invitation to come to Sochi on a working visit

Vladimir Putin answered questions from NBC anchor Megyn Kelly

Ahead of Russian Press Day marked on January 13, Vladimir Putin met with heads of Russian print media and news agencies in the editorial office of the Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper. The discussion focused on current professional issues. The President congratulated media representatives on their professional holiday.

Good afternoon. The APEC summit is about to end. I would like to ask about your assessment of the work with the leaders, and possibly some organisational matters.In line with APEC traditions, a final document has been adopted.

Croatia is an important partner for Russia in Europe and the Balkans. Last May we marked the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Over this period they became truly diverse and mutually beneficial.

Vladimir Putin received credentials from 20 foreign ambassadors. The ceremony, which symbolises the official start of the ambassadors’ missions in the Russian Federation, took place in the Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

La ONU debe ser tal como la vean sus Estados miembros al término de las negociaciones con la participación de estos Estados, tal como esté reflejada en sus decisiones al término de estas negociaciones.

La soberanía, el rechazo a la intervención en los asuntos internos [de otras naciones], la igualdad de los pueblos y el respeto mutuo: Rusia siempre fue fiel a estos principios a la hora de participar en los asuntos internacionales y seguirá defendiéndolos.

La postura de Rusia consiste en la convicción de que el arreglo de cualesquiera conflictos deberá realizarse, en primer lugar, por los métodos políticos sustentados por el diálogo nacional.

Vladimir Putin summed up the results of the BRICS Summit and his talks with foreign leaders on the Summit’s sidelines, and shared his perspective on pressing international issues.

Ahora estamos atravesando una etapa crucial en las relaciones internacionales. Pasa al pasado una época caracterizada por el predominio occidental en los asuntos internacionales que duró varios siglos, se está objetivamente formando lo que nosotros llamamos orden internacional policéntrico.

Empezamos a sostener reuniones bilaterales al margen de los eventos en el marco de la ASEAN (Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático). Hubo contactos con los ministros de Asuntos Exteriores de Turquía, Mevlut Cavusoglu, y de China, Wang Yi, así como con el Secretario de Estado de EEUU, Rex Tillerson

Minister, thank you very much for your time. There is a lot to talk about. There is Syria, North Korea, China, Ukraine, and there is ISIS. But inevitably, I’d like to begin by talking to you about Russian-US relations

Estimado señor Dynkin, Estimado señor Kissinger, Damas y caballeros, Compañeros, Para mí es un gran honor poder hablar en este II Foro internacional científico-práctico “Ciclo de conferencias Yevgueni Primakov” celebrado bajo la égida de Instituto de la Economía y las Relaciones Internacionales de la Academia de Ciencias de Rusia

The annual special Direct Line with Vladimir Putin was broadcast live by Channel One, Rossiya 1, Rossiya 24 and Russia Today TV channels, and Mayak, Vesti FM and Radio Rossii radio stations

Vladimir Putin attended a plenary meeting of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum

Vladimir Putin began his work at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum by meeting with the heads of international news agencies

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen,