Vladimir Putin's annual press conference - TASS

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Putin says oil market price conspiracy between Saudi Arabia and US not ruled out

Solution found to Russian-Iranian oil contract

Acceptable solutions needed to implement law on exoneration of Crimean peoples — Putin

Putin says too soon to decide on participation in 2018 presidential election

Russia received year-round recreation center in Sochi after 2014 Olympics — Putin

According to the president, a number of global sports events are already scheduled to be held in Sochi and the infrastructure left after the Olympics is not idling

Putin calls for balanced resolution in Cyprus without outside pressure

At present, there is certain optimism with the solution of the Cypriot problem, the Russian president says

Putin pledges support for foreign car makers if they place half of production in Russia

The Russian president confirmed that among responses to Western sanctions over Ukraine, the Russian government had mulled a ban on imports of foreign cars

Moscow will be happy to welcome Georgia's president, PM — Putin

The relations are complicated, however Moscow should at least restore direct contacts between Tbilisi, Sukhum and Tskhinval not saying ‘no’ in the very beginning, the Russian president says

Trade turnover with China grows despite difficulties

Russia and China have many converging interests on international arena — Putin

Strong Russia to defend interests of businessmen hit by sanctions — Putin

Putin notes Erdogan’s firm position on gas contract with Russia in face of West pressure

"Our issues coincide in many regional issues, they can’t be resolved without Turkey’s participation,” Putin said pointing to Russia’s strive for developing relations with Turkey

Everybody in Russia, including Chechen leader, must observe existing laws — Putin

The Russian president said the law enforcement agencies must investigate the cases in which the homes of people whose relatives are suspected of terrorism were set ablaze

Pentagon's military budget 10 times bigger that Russia's — Putin