Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual press conference in Moscow, Russia, on Dec. 20, 2012. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)
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MOSCOW, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday held his eighth press conference on major domestic issues and foreign relations in 12 years and the first of its kind since his return to the Kremlin this May.
Putin, in front of some 1,200 Russian and foreign journalists, started off by reviewing the results achieved in economic and social spheres in the country.
During his direct conversation with reporters, which lasted four and a half hours, the president outlined his ideas on domestic and international issues. Full story
Putin says China-Russia relations at highest level
MOSCOW, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- China-Russia relations are at their highest level in history, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
"Our relations have became one of the most important factors in the international affairs," Putin said while answering a question from Xinhua during his annual press conference. Full story
Russia needs no anti-American rhetoric: Putin
MOSCOW, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Moscow does not need any anti-American rhetoric but will not allow another country to bother Russia with impunity, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
"Russia and the United States are not enemies. We need to look for compromises," Putin said during his first big press conference following his return to the Kremlin. Full story
Russia ready for constructive dialogue with Japan: Putin
MOSCOW, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Moscow had received a signal from Japan on concluding a peace treaty and looked forward to constructive dialogue with Tokyo, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
"We have minded the signal from Tokyo, from the party, which had returned to the power, that the party leaders are for a peace treaty," Putin told reporters at his annual press conference, adding "this is a very important signal, and we appreciate it." Full story
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual press conference in Moscow, Russia, on Dec. 20, 2012. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual press conference in Moscow, Russia, on Dec. 20, 2012. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual press conference in Moscow, Russia, on Dec. 20, 2012. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)
