Putin: I am not your friend, I am the President of RussiaWhen German journalists asked the very simplistic question on whether Putin considered himself a friend or a foe to the West- he answered neither There is the simple concept of national interests, which may or may not be at odds with other countries Diplomacy is the art of being able to reconcile your national interests, alongside those of other States, compromising on certain aspects along the way However, the opposing worldview has shown not to allow for mutual respect, nor for cooperation Through a number of covert means, they ask for nothing less than for Russia to no longer ascertain its national interests
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President Putin: I am not your friend, I am the President of Russia
President Putin, I am not your friend, I am the President of Russia, Jul 24, 2016