Vladimir Putin interviewed by the Financial Times | FT

The Financial Times is the first major international newspaper to be granted an interview with the Russian leader for 16 years. Here is the exclusive interview with editor Lionel Barber and Moscow bureau chief Henry Foy in full
0:00:08 How has the world changed over the last 20 years?
0:01:49 Has the world become more fragmented?
0:02:27 What do you want to achieve in Osaka?
0:04:31 OPEC oil production agreements
0:07:27 How does Trump compare to other US presidents?
0:10:54 Trump’s criticisms of European alliances
0:15:10 Globalisation vs ‘America First’
0:16:25 Russia and China’s relationship
0:21:02 Danger of tensions between Russia America and China
0:24:05 Arms control
0:26:45 Potential for nuclear agreements
0:28:08 China’s maritime strength
0:30:45 North Korea
0:33:06 North Asia security situation
0:34:42 Has your appetite for risk increased?
0:36:51 Intervening in Syria
0:42:13 Venezuela
0:50:15 Anglo-Russian relations post Skripal
0:55:32 Did what happened in Salisbury send an unambiguous message to anyone who is thinking of betraying the Russian state that it is fair game?
0:57:04 Russia’s economy and foreign exchange reserves
1:04:18 Russia’s macro economic stability - oligarchs
1:06:05 Breakup of the Soviet Union vs China’s anticorruption campaign
1:09:30 Can Russian remain immune to backlashes against the establishment?
1:14:30 Did Angela Merkel make a mistake?
1:18:32 The end of the liberal idea
1:21:15 Religion is not the opium of the masses?
1:21:49 Is now the time for illiberals?
1:24:33 Who do you most admire?
1:26:10 How will your successor be chosen?
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[@TheWintrader]

very very good intervieww

[@Saiputera]

Liberal political is pushing Muslim into Europe back by George soros

[@yardrail3432]

These journalists look a little overwhelmed by Putin. What did they expect from a Russianq leader who is more astute than their own.

[@Saiputera]

@@yardrail3432 these journalism love regime change yo. You can see the look on their faces when Putin mention Libya, gaddif, Syria ECT...

[@trade1713]

If everyone respected international law and internal borders of a country, there would be way less conflicts in the world!

[@hankjohnson8219]

Living in America, I had forgotten what true journalism and true leadership looks like. Say what you want about Putin, but you can't deny the guy is thoughtful, intelligent, and well-reasoned.

[@dankokovacevic]

@mcwolfus 1 Offer us better option!

[@TheBananasApocalypse]

The better option is not mending your Constitution to stay in power until 2024 to support an oligarchy system where your "president" is nothing more than a figurehead while Putin has kept his prime source of power over Russia. Anyone with an IQ over room temperature can see this.

[@mryhdy6266]

@mcwolfus 1 Where are those billions? If you look at his vacation pics seems like he likes the simple life, what does he do with his wealth? He was absent in the panama papers, wasn't he? So where is the proof?

[@mryhdy6266]

@mcwolfus 1 I understand that his position gives him access to things that the average Russian will never be able to have or do, but is there any evidence for what you are claiming. I have never seen anything that supports what you are claiming. The Panama papers are about rich people parking money offshore and his name is not mentioned there. So at least he does not fall into that category like so many others of our elites do.

[@valeriem4022]

He is a Boss!!!!! With luv from usa!

[@neilotoole2695]

Very professional interview, which makes a welcome change from the often rude and aggressive journalism of other media outlets.

[@samuraijrb]

Exellent observation.

[@bravenizer]

Agree...

[@ercaksel6983]

“rude and aggresive journalism” is the way journalism should be. especially with politicians who are responsible of most of the evil in their countries.

[@user-nb1sb2io5k]

@@ercaksel6983 brainwashed shill

[@CDang-ms6dc]

Definitely a controversy here. They are rude not because they want to be rude but because they want to be straightforward and possibly persuade interviewee to think about some issues. It's about interview styles, I don't think there is a norm or rule here that prevents journalists to be straightforward and rude. If they don't like to be asked about sensitive questions then maybe they should not accept interviews with these rude journalists in the first place.

[@mumbamwiinga-fe7hn]

This man is intelligent

[@slapnuts5822]

nah. has a doctrine. yep. but smart, nope.

[@gilman2056]

​@@slapnuts5822назови хоть одного политика которое создавал в печатление умнее Путина?

[@user-rn3wz1uv6u]

No one can deny that.

[@sexynelson100]

Putin seems very relaxed and open during this interview

[@Itsgone99]

probably 'cause the interviewers are his.

[@chinaprise]

i came here thinking i was going to watch a few minutes, but I ended up watching the entire interview -- thanks! Fascinating questions and answers.

[@dogapart4701]

That same used to happened me long time ago like 2006, 2007. But since then i never missed his singal interview whether it is short or long one though.

[@sophk8457]

What are you so impressed about??

[@controll9749]

He is never getting that time back. What a waste.

[@sophk8457]

Caspar Hmm he’s mentioning there are no oligarchs over here, and that’s not true. So no use to believe any other word he’s saying.

[@kutuzovm3215]

attack mode you’re in the comment section hating everywhere for no reason, if you don’t like it, just move along. Turn on Vox or vice or any other hipster arm of the mass liberal machine

[@1951kvk]

Wow. A politician who actually knows what he is talking about. I like his directness and clarity.

[@eMeLeGe1007]

Its called a tsar

[@lifeingeneral9111]

that's why their economy is smaller than Italy's, yea he's really a sensation!

[@pussylord69]

Italy is the stupidest example you could have chosen. They will have a 150% debt to GDP ratio in a few months and their economy will collapse along those of other EU countries.

[@lifeingeneral9111]

@@pussylord69 it was meant for reference, were you able figure that out?

[@MrMYD-fc9bw]

he's a dictator

[@jossiesh7649]

Thank you, FT team, for this excellent and very informative interview.

[@vertenature]

Cet interview est déjà ancien, mais ce qu'on peut dire c'est l'on ne voit quasiment jamais de tels journalistes/interviewers en Occident. La fois précédente où il y avait eu une intervie mémorable de Vladimir Poutine, c'était avec Oliver Stone....On imagine volontiers que ce n'est pas demain la veille que l'on reverra çà....et Vladimir Poutine a fait en tout cas la démonstration de ses immenses qualités...et tout aussi immense intelligence ...

[@VonEssek]

Today's journalism declined to such a low level that you often cannot distinguish it from crude propaganda. Fortunately, this interview is an exception. Professional and mature.

[@FirstLast-ow1pt]

Vres stay mad lmao

[@MariaFatima-rt8qg]

well to do interviews with world leaders it will be an honor to your honor Mr President Vladimir pudding Maria Fatima

[@wauliepalnuts6134]

These are the most professional interviewers I have ever witnessed in my life.

[@MariaFatima-rt8qg]

Hi good afternoon

[@milan6555]

I didn't know such professional interviewers still exist in the western media world. What a rarity. Whatever one might think of putin, it's just so pleasant to see interviewers not trying to be zealous activists. That whole trend got completely out of control.

[@monoecumsemper]

the superlative always going over the top. why not admit that you don't have the foggiest idea of what those interviewers actually talk with Putin about and what questions they wouldn't dare ask him ? You're too stupid to read the 'chemistry' of that interview, that's why you praise 'God and His creation'. You are a very stupid man. Thanks anyway for your example.

[@drake7036]

Anyone here because of the Tucker interview?

[@malkomalkavian]

You watch one long interview with a politician, you just want to watch another one. That's not weird, is it?

[@luna_s_channel_24]

Here I am 🙋🏻 Can’t stop watching videos with Mr. Putin, and KZbin won’t stop suggesting videos with Mr President Vladimir Putin!😂❤

[@JM-vf8tk]

I watched this back when it was originally released . It's still much better than the Carlson interview.

[@malkomalkavian]

It's good to have a before and after war interview@@JM-vf8tk

[@NicMar31]

Meeee😂 Long Live Putin❤❤❤

[@EuTuFriska]

Great person Mr. Putin indeed, smart.. the interviewers also.

[@ADITYA5808]

Wow this is gold !!! Now look back to that disgrace of an interview that megan Kelly did

[@mariaceciliacarrenocanas7710]

If she only were the worst we have watched, at least we could console ourselves thinking that she's not a professional journalist, but she isn't the worst I've watched.

[@mantasvalciukas5734]

I can only imagine what would happen if a Russian journalist did an interview like that one with Trump. There would be an outrage and everyone would be at Russias throat. Being born in a former soviet country myself I honestly have very negative feelings towards Russia itself, but I must say that watching the entire western world turn their politics into reality tv is just making me sick.

[@MileRastovac]

@Русское море baltic states live better now .. others not that much ..

[@TocTeplv]

@@MileRastovac Not sure if serious... I live in Riga and roads here are not top notch , to say the least. And old people are poor. Stats show that 30% of all people live below poverty line.

[@alwayswonderingwhy4317]

@@MileRastovac baltic states became a tourist destination for older men.....

[@allengreathouse7707]

Interesting interview, real journalism is still alive. Such a unique experience to see Putin in this way, interesting indeed

[@susangladwell1451]

A pleasure to listen to - it most certainly was. Journalism as it should be.

[@lewtube6436]

This gives a measure of how falsely western media have chronically portrayed Putin. See Vesti News (which has English subtitles) for similar discourses from Putin regularly.

[@vvp_rus]

@@georgimihailov4906 sneaky liar

[@user-pw7nw4xn2z]

@@georgimihailov4906 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqDWnKFoqNmUm7s

[@vukans595]

@@georgimihailov4906 And you are either brainwashed idiot (most likely) or paid liar and troll!

[@sobaranews9778]

THANK YOU LEGEND🎉❤

[@tyrantonion6660]

Could you imagine to have a talk like this with say Scholz or Macron?

[@georgepetkovic440]

The interviewer is a master of his art, a true gentleman. Bravo!

[@TheRealFreznoBob]

How many gentlemen have others killed for disagreeing with them?

[@boiledelephant]

Financial Times schooling the rest of the British press on how to behave like professional journalists.

[@danielkirkland3366]

Compare him to that US bimbo it’s night and day

[@behzodhasanov6810]

Absolutely agree with this

[@gerardburke2517]

I prefer The Daily Telegraph/The Spectator, you see proper Journalism in those publications.

[@m4inline]

Yeah this was a wonderful interview.

[@user-ze5bn2wo7h]

maybe....but not today, just another toilet paper

[@Heritagesagayoutube]

One thing I've noticed in Putin is that he always wanted to work together with US, EUROPE but unfortunately the warmongers from these countries never let this happen, the world would be a much better place if we all worked together for the better of humanity 🎉

[@lechat8533]

100% true!

[@ZackVapa]

Hitler would agree 🎉

[@99solutionsit10]

Judge a man by his actions, not by his words. Btw, I love you.

[@iqbalar7204]

Presiden Russia Tuan Vladimir Putin is the best👍👍

[@zedsdeadbaby]

Very, very good interviewer, this is a benchmark for interviews with world leaders

[@AndrewCharnley]

Compared to the current extremely low quality western journalism it was very good. However the questions were sometimes too light, if not sounding somewhat naïve. Of course the interviewer's questions were predetermined and I do suspect he had the capacity to ask less obvious questions and ones that seemed indoctrinated with the western media's negative approach to Russia.

[@TheZacdes]

@@caspar9794 hah..FSB now:)

[@aarenfourever]

@@caspar9794 wow! I just wrote something similar to another commentor.... good catch!

[@TheRealFreznoBob]

A benchmark for staged interviews with tyrants, we're not russian you will have to try much harder to make your propaganda sound real or even your posters to sound real. It's been alot of fun but nobody who watches youtube thinks this interview or the comments are real, you're only writing to each other. Putin fluffers all.

[@MariaFatima-rt8qg]

well to do interviews with world leaders it will be an honor to your honor Mr President Vladimir pudding Maria Fatima

[@aretwotruant]

Such an interesting interview!!!! I’ve been living in Russia for almost a year and it’s nothing compare with what you heard out of Russia !!! Love living here 🤙🏻

[@sturggaming6759]

Arturo Garcia lol that’s all western media I serve with the navy and have been in russia

[@pygmalioninvenus6057]

I lived in Russia for 5 years and its honestly quite a backwards country.

[@sturggaming6759]

GREAT DAYS and your point? There’s no country dumb enough to even consider attacking Russia and you have shriek as a profile pic blame me if I don’t take your word

[@kyekyeeminah8734]

@@pygmalioninvenus6057 , how long was that? Can you explain what you mean by backwards in your case? Please educate us? My friends live there now and they absolutely love it.

[@kyekyeeminah8734]

@gillan64 well spoken bro. He's clearly a troll. Merry Christmas!😊

[@nelsonvalverde9518]

Love the interviewers.... great level of questions.... enjoyable.... really entertaining..... pleasant time looking and hearing smart people talking of really high level matters.....

[@user-zu8nf1lx3g]

Good work to see and hear man asking another man question in a intelligent respectful manner.thank you

[@stefanoparatella2522]

Thank you for being real Journalists and not ideological activists. The world needs more of this kind of in-depth interviews!

[@thirteenninetythree48]

BUT LESS PUTIN. WE NEED DICTATORS LIKE WE NEED CANCER.

[@tibersulla2305]

@@thirteenninetythree48 Speaking of cancer, look an all caps comment written by someone who thinks he knows better.

[@controll9749]

@@tibersulla2305 Hi there, yes, do you like it? I bust out those caps occasionally for dramatic effect. To be used sparingly though, they affect the viewer in a way which is not desirable, most of the time.

[@flaviafilofie2324]

There have been successive, very different systems of education. Putin belongs to that system in which the lowest mark was 1, and the highest was 5.

[@TheRealFreznoBob]

And thanks to Putin for taking time out from being a dictator and killer to talk to these purchased embarrassments to mankind.

[@Martina-Kosicanka]

Thanks for decent demeanor, it's really refreshing. And thanks for whole interview. You gained my respect through your transparency, Financial Times

[@bitinsss]

I spoted at least few cuts

[@ryddlerking7646]

@@bitinsss Yes, I miss the "transformers" part kkkk

[@dddevchonka]

@@ryddlerking7646 The "transformers" piece was not a part of this interview. After this interview was published, Elton John accused Putin of hypocrisy, and a reporter later asked Putin about it. Then Putin in response talked about transformers, here's the video of the press-conference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaOkhmlof9CDsNU

[@michaeldean5787]

@Русское море 100% agree

[@grupoindie4976]

Yes, they published the whole interview... after some weeks of already talking about it and making headlines and being in the public opion... WITHOUT THEN BEING PUBLISHED. You are not transparent Financial Times.

[@steffanhoffmann]

Thanks FT. ✅ You were polite at all times. ✅ It got the best out of the President. You also listened intently. Which is a skill the British have, over any other nation.

[@kudiratmuyibi-ys9zl]

An interview like no other in a LONG time ❤❤❤

[@everythingquads]

This is how an interview should be conducted, the recent NBC news interview showed a clear lack of respect, with the interviewers throwing a constant barrage of accusations at Mr Putin. It was worse than embarrassing for the USA. Well done FT, you obviously researched and vetted the questions very carefully.

[@Likexner]

NPC News.

[@futuregootecks]

100% came to say the same thing!

[@Surgay.Vladimir]

Agree

[@zuzanavevericikova5720]

@@Surgay.Vladimir 24 minutes & Angle of Look !¿ Z♡ kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWnLgpxoj9tkgpI ⚠

[@elizabethnilsson1815]

The NBC interviewers intelligent nivo is equal to a 3-5 years old.

[@academiakukuzeliana4158]

Very professional and interesting to watch. Most welcomed and refreshing real journalism in action. Congratulations and keep it that way.

[@academiakukuzeliana4158]

@Johannes DeMoravia I don't understand, what are you referring?

[@BillyBoggle]

amen, so refreshing

[@gyorgydemkiv8730]

🇧🇧🌏🇺🇸

[@c.c.244]

it is not going to repeat "eternal life"

[@FinancialTimes]

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[@georgecolon2786]

Interviewing Vladimir Putin is always very interesting and instructive...

[@sinisasimic70]

I might be a "little" late but.....wooow!😊😊😊 Professionalism at its best! My sincere and deepest respect! Brilliantly structured, intelligent questions, respectful, and the whole interview feel like two friends chatting even though some grave and deeply concerning subjects were discussed. This is by far the best interview i have ever listened to /watched. Both questions and answers are brilliant and intelligent. Thanks!

[@Spiritina8]

I've not seen such a respectful interview like that for ages, it was a delight to watch. If you let people carry on talking, you get so much more information about the person and their thoughts. Because no one needs to be on the self defensive. FT please can you do interviews with all world leaders

[@iglo-5851]

Agreed.

[@JohnJohnson-wg1ev]

"Western leaders" will never allow such interviews because their lie is obvious.

[@milutave]

Yes it will be great series!

[@jaycockerille3227]

Well said Mango K..

[@lauritammi4598]

Agree, please go to European Union and Finland too to make some Similar professional world-class interviews

[@josesata]

"First of all we have enough eggs, but there are not that many baskets where these eggs can be placed" that was a good one

[@dreamlanddon]

I thought just the same. He said some time ago that Russia has resources to be explored for the next 4 centuries without need to rely on foreign supply.

[@user-qk3zs3tv1c]

You'll like it even more when you find out that word "яйца" in russian means "testicles" as well as "eggs". When a president says "we got enough balls" to a respectable news outlet, that's rather hillarious.

[@Saiputera]

The western world need to go. They love regime change and spreading their "LIBERAL DEMOCRACY".

[@HighestNumberZero]

@@Saiputera Well we're going to Mars and elsewhere. Stay here under your rock.

[@ivanslavka8183]

@HighestNumberZero I would prefer Earth anytime then Mars. Bon voyage.

[@ttrons2]

This man towers over the likes of recent US presidents and British prime ministers.

[@laxmanrao4554]

Absolute professionalism, maturity and intelligence on both sides of the table. Putin is always great to hear but this time it's also the interviewer who didn't sound like they already have an agenda to prove

[@bigbossmatt]

I just wanted to add, that this is a professional interview in my opinion. Any one agree?

[@Suscida]

I would also like to add that this is an interview conducted between a journalist working for the FT and the president of Russia. I would like to know if anyone shares this same opinion as myself?

[@KickBull]

@@Suscida XD

[@robertgibbs7387]

Why did the journalist call europe a country ? It is not a country, however there are some liberal globalists who would like to call it a country, does he represent them ?

[@Dev-In-Denver123]

Nope. Completely unprofessional

[@bigbossmatt]

@@Dev-In-Denver123 I appreciate your professional opinion.

[@lindaoffenbach]

Excellent interview. A real fresh breeze of air and done with dignity.

[@FinancialTimes]

Thank you Linda. We appreciate your feedback.

[@g.abarant7347]

@@FinancialTimes do it again. ;)

[@MariaFatima-rt8qg]

President Your Excellency Vladimir Pudding Your Excellency I would love to talk to you and thank you for helping me protect me and my family I am proud to be your daughter ok I speak three languages ​​I ask every day that God Almighty comes to give wisdom the authorities to govern your parents and watch over society a hug from me from your daughter Maria fatima you have legitimated me your daughter

[@qaseemabdii2591]

We Love you Russia - we Love you Putin , thank you

[@slorter10]

I love the FT they are so full of effluent!!!

[@susangladwell1451]

Superb interview very interesting questions asked, thoroughly and thoughtfully answered with honesty and sincerity. A pleasure to listen to this interview.

[@vitiachao9765]

No question about Ukraine.

[@user-kf7fk6df6c]

@@vitiachao9765 You have received a detailed intellectual interview. Questions about Ukraine would reduce the quality of this interview to the slogan. The answers of the Russian president, regardless of his last name, on questions of Ukraine will be short and unambiguous.

[@vitiachao9765]

@@user-kf7fk6df6c Димон, сколько тебе платит Пригожин, детка?

[@lewtube6436]

@@vitiachao9765 the 2014 Ukraine coup was engineered by the US to prevent an economic alliance between Russia and Ukraine. Putin would have walked it. Perhaps Barber knew it.

[@robertch.519]

Vitia Chao about what? Do you need it?

[@johnv6631]

This interview is like ASMR. He's not arrogant. He's calm and polite snd soft spoken

[@Lightseer23]

В последнее время стал часто встречать в источниках информации и суждениях о взаимоотношениях термин-аббревиатуру "ASMR". Считаю полезным ознакомить себя: ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Автономная_сенсорная_ме.. Автоно́мная сенсо́рная меридиона́льная реа́кция (АСМР) (англ. Autonomous sensory meridian response, ASMR) - это феномен восприятия, характеризующийся приятным ощущением покалывания в затылке, распространяющегося в виде мурашек по коже шеи и спине к конечностям. Вызывают АСМР-ощущения звуковые, зрительные, тактильные или когнитивные стимулы. Природа феномена АСMР пока ещё остается неясной и не имеет научного объяснения. Однако, несмотря на малоизвестность феномена в научных кругах, множество людей ежедневно смотрят большое количество АСМР-контента на KZbin[1] и Twitch, где за несколько последних лет сложилось и постоянно продолжает расти масштабное и устойчивое сообщество людей, производящих и потребляющих АСМР-контент. По словам зрителей, от просмотра таких видео они получают эффект АСМР-наслаждения, успокоения, релаксации, расслабления. Кроме того, эти видео помогают им справиться с тревогой, паническими атаками, расслабиться и заснуть. По данным сайта Know Your Meme, первое упоминание термина «АSМR» было зафиксировано 25 февраля 2010 года в названии группы на Facebook (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response Group), которое было предложено создательницей группы Дженнифер Аллен (псевдоним - Envelope Nomia) на основании материалов дискуссии на форуме SteadyHealth, в ходе которой многие участники обсуждали ранее не описанное ощущение[3]. Обсуждения на таких сайтах, как группа Society of Sensationalists («Общество сенсуалистов») на Yahoo!, основанная в 2008 году, или блог Unnamed Feeling («Безымянное чувство»), созданный Эндрю Макмирисом в 2010 году, были нацелены на создание сообщества для дальнейшего изучения этого ощущения путём обмена идеями и личным опытом...

[@crossbones2776]

You do realizes he has people killed with anyone who disagrees

[@kasegiyabu5030]

@@crossbones2776 Can you produce evidence of this?

[@crossbones2776]

@@kasegiyabu5030 Uk, when Russia spies gassed 2 one was said former Russian intelligence one was innocent. Can you not prove it. Dude is so scary he stole a super bowl ring from Robert Craft off his finger. You tell me, honestly, you think Putin is a good dude?

[@StagArmslower]

dictators behave like that

[@besarionioselini2089]

დაგლოცოთ ყოვლად წმინდა სამებამ ბატონო რუსეთის პრეზიდენტო !

[@besarionioselini2089]

დაგლოცოთ ქრისტემ ! კურთხელი ყვეყნის კურთხეულო მეთაურო

[@disciplinefreedom3083]

Shocking to see a real interview from the FT. Well done to all involved.

[@brantheflakesful]

Agreed. You can tell everyone brought their A-game for this

[@MariaFatima-rt8qg]

Hi Good afteernoon Vossa excelência presidente Vladimir pudim

[@FrancescoMarelli84]

Real journalists interviewing a real President, no spin, no editing. I bow down to this. Thank you.

[@FinancialTimes]

Thank you Francesco. We appreciate the feedback. We have a full playlist of our interviews you might find useful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6XRoYKnept_oZI. Subscribe to our channel if you like these videos.

[@julienckjm7430]

@@FinancialTimes Done 👍🏽👍🏽

[@carljefferson932]

@@julienckjm7430 b me.

[@williammckenna6717]

Francesco Marelli Presidents can be voted out of office. Putin is a criminal dictator who crowned himself emperor for life.

[@julienckjm7430]

@@williammckenna6717 What tf are you talking about here?

[@phumudzoramarumo9320]

The level of wisdom of this President.... God , grant him more and more... Slava President PUTIN

[@08sklnstt]

All you to do is listen to President Putin. You'll immediately be captivated by his disposition, knowledge, and delivery. He has to be the interesting Man in the Presidency!😊

[@prolitcom]

Wow, do I see journalists who respect the person they're interviewing? Great job! This was nice to watch! .

[@thescientist5875]

The way putin talks is so calm and melodic Actually I wanna start learning russian because of him

[@Saiputera]

The western world need to go. They love regime change and spreading their "LIBERAL DEMOCRACY".

[@claudiaacosta3457]

putin es el mejor, el mas inteligente, el mas grande lider

[@user-em3lf3ze4e]

Better type "russian folk music". Much better reason to learn russian

[@scottspencer6899]

Me too, well that and the beautiful russian women. also I agree with Peter hitchens the west is finished. I just heard a beautiful russian song on KZbin just type in "do the Russians want war", it's sung by young girls it's so patriotic and beautiful.🇷🇺

[@dyatrimavinck5551]

Me to!

[@42033]

Speaking without looking on a piece of paper That guy is serious !

[@theresamartin3629]

Thank you Alexander for another excellent analysis and discussion. The turmoil going on in UKR is very sad but also very dangerous. God bless to all.

[@naffdogga]

Bravo FT. There is no chance the public would be afforded such a candid and insightful dialogue with such an important global figure had this been literally any other media outfit! THIS is productive! Thank you FT, thank you.

[@grupoindie4976]

What are you talking about kid? A couple of months ago Puting held a 4 hour live interview... he does that EVERY YEAR. Your cheering the Financial Times is baffling, RT does it every other month.

[@vvp_rus]

@MojaveHighSierraElCapitan stupid child.

[@drivingforcebehindu]

Those red socks though...

[@TheRealFreznoBob]

It takes a very special group to suck a cock that is that small.

[@user-co2fw2ut6s]

I heard: "The United States requires Kiev to control where the weapons transferred by Washington get to, said Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin. Austin added that the Ukrainian authorities have already been told about the need for accountability and control over how the weapons transferred to the United States are placed. " I can answer the chief of the Pentagon. Weapons go to the Russian army and the Donbass militia, who are fighting against the Ukrainian Nazis!!!

[@SomeUserInternet]

By far the best journalist I've seen talking to the leader of the largest country in the world. With respect on both sides. It is so rare! Beautiful.

[@francefradet2116]

The Olive Stone interviews were pretty bloody excellent.

[@GeoLord6277]

true, but this is also really good!@@francefradet2116

[@GeoLord6277]

@@francefradet2116 megan kelly interviews, absolute joke 😂

[@franknblunt]

from start though was globalcentric while seemed humor or relieve President ... Imma expect cordial circumvention? perhaps, surmise yes seems troublemakers get all the attention in the world so we've been doing all right ... whoosh to 2024 yes still here & your global issues still worse although mother Russia would be all right without incursions & threats deserving appropriate response. Our Republic (not USA) still strong safe & capable.

[@ToRung]

I’m rooting for you:😍💓

[@K0ROLOV]

I dont believe i am watching it on FT... this is really one of the top interviews and great questions. Good job FT ....

[@judithsochor9755]

Vadim Korolov

[@vukans595]

Finally one true journalist from west, intelligent enough not to try outsmarting Putin and who know to ask real questions!

[@mexican_wbc9946]

Vukan Simic ya it quite stupid to try to outsmart a psychopath

[@ppaaccoojrf]

@@mexican_wbc9946 That's not a very smart position to take. You can say many things about Putin, but he's nothing if not deliberate and calculative. To say he's a psychopath just betrays how much you don't understand his position.

[@mexican_wbc9946]

ppaaccoojrf ur comment shows how little you know about psychopaths sense psychopaths are calculative

[@ppaaccoojrf]

@@mexican_wbc9946 Psychopaths are randomly violent. He's not. You're looking for sociopath if anything, but to begin with trying to diagnose mental disorders for world leaders is a ridiculous undertaking.

[@mexican_wbc9946]

ppaaccoojrf wow u just made ur self sound extremely dumb first of all neither psychopaths or sociopaths are randomly violent stop watching movies and second sociopaths are the more violent impulsive ones psychopaths are the opposite they are cunning,smart and manipulative as well as charming and calculating sociopaths are known more for being prone to angry outbursts and less calculating if ur gonna argue do ur research and state facts not nonsense

[@cleideranieri52]

Sr. Putin como eu gostaria de ter um Presidente assim como o senhor…❤🇧🇷

[@user-hb3ou4yd8o]

Someday, I would like to go back again, to visit Russia. My name is Chikako Yamamoto.from Japan.

[@ILUVBlogs1]

Great interview, refreshing to see such professionalism!

[@milosmilojevic3506]

Very serious and very important interview. It will be important source for political history of early 21st century. Well done!

[@SantaBarbaraSongBird]

Yes, it will be his last interview

[@macanaeh]

@Gleb B. / Глеб Б. Liberal? Лолшто

[@AirMarshalFiftyCent]

Probably the most interesting interview I've seen of Putin because they ask questions that are actually meaningful instead of low effort political 'gotchas'

[@misterdressler9345]

why the hell are they taking notes when the whole conversation is recorded on at least 3 cameras

[@WorldMover]

Those are Russian controlled cameras. They could edit out something if they wanted to.

[@klen7642]

Thank you Financial Times. You have heeded the call of the People.

[@vanessahawarden9028]

Absolutely superb responses from the most intellectually accomplished leader Vladimir Putin.

[@sharonmm3054]

I have watched this a few times and have shared with many, too. How refreshing it is to witness journalists do their job as it should be done! I feel the same about Putin as I have done for many years, even before this interview took place. He is a highly intelligent man with very broad knowledge of many subjects. His understanding of geopolitics is also far superior to that of our Western leaders and politicians. It is easy to understand the pride Russians have in their leader. I would be proud to have a leader like him. He surrounds himself with well meaning, balanced, intelligent people. The finest example being Lavrov, but there are many more. Having observed Lavrov over many years, it is my opinion that he is one of the finest foreign ministers and diplomats of our time. Interestingly, he addressed his people today. Also worth listening to.

[@99solutionsit10]

He is a salesman. See that ridiculous explanation of why they had to increase VAT: to encourage private sector. BSing without a twitch. 😁 Money went to military expenses.

[@cdoe3395]

The greatest leader we wil ever see in our time.

[@majenazprahy9909]

a mass murderer. hope he will be judged in Hague and burn in hell.

[@lechat8533]

@@majenazprahy9909 Hell is already reserved for the Clintons, the Bushes, Obama, and the Bidens.

[@user-rn3wz1uv6u]

Only if you are Russian. I am not even American and I would start with Dwight D. Eisenhower. He brought in an era of prosperity for Americans post WW2 that made the USA even more powerful. Then came Nixon. 😮☹

[@beingdotti8491]

i never watching an interview more than 20minute, now im watching this video without realize 1 hour passed. wow, i admire putin intelegence during interview

[@ScottyDnB]

You cannot deny the intelligence and class of the man, a true leader.

[@plambert1349]

I always watch President Putin's interviews when I come accross them. Fascinating and intelligent man. Very articulate and able to discuss on a wide range of topics without losing focus or getting seduced into any particular emotion or reaction. Shows his pedigree. The interviewer is also to be commended. Interviewing like cross examination, does not have to be cross. Respect and politeness goes a long way. I appreciate of course that different interview styles may suit a particular context, but rude hectoring gets nowhere.

[@moriart13]

wahaha

[@spiritcallsus]

@@moriart13 typical of a juvenile creep troll .... could never know of the intelligence and wisdom needed (and expressed in the interview) that keeps the typical cannon fodder from being so in the end.

[@moriart13]

@@spiritcallsus who are you shitting Rusobot. Okurok is as okurok does cs7.pikabu.ru/post_img/2014/04/03/8/1396522937_348645362.jpg

[@andrerothweiler9191]

He is not, if he would be so smart Moscow would be Dubai, not authoritarian oligarchy

[@sabrinac1]

A revolutionary thinker. He thinks on terms like a chess master. His speed and focus timing is amazing. I see a man quite capable of being a world leader. Where are his faults?

[@geraldlindenberg1000]

You are an idiot who doesn´t understand who Putin really is. Putin and his lackey Trump from the USA both show the traits of a psychopath: Both despise democracy, both are compulsive liars and both don´t feel any remorse for their crimes. Both don´t have a conscience. The only difference: Putin is in power. Therefore as a dictator in Russia he could murder many Russian critics of him and many Russian opponents. And he could start a colonial war against democratic independent Ukraine. Thar´s why Trump admires Putin and wants to have the same power as Putin in the USA. Trump wants to transform the USA into a dictatorship like Putin´s Russia after becoming president of the USA.

[@steveerossa]

Lol. A clown midget.

[@wlcrgt]

Спасибо. Посмеялся.

[@Deutschland8894]

well,,, inteligence can be used for good and for bad... ;)

[@user-rn3wz1uv6u]

@@Deutschland8894 Most definitely - he has been honing his skills first training as a KGB agent and then applying what he learned as leader of Russia. Russian elections are not elections at least not the Presidential race. Everyone knows it and few dare to challenge that. A confident person should not need to cheat or intimidate.

[@senorsteele7746]

Love this guy or hate him, he has intelligence, composure and charisma that no wester politician has. Plus, which Western leader does those types of questionnaire? Would love to see Western leadership questioned by Eastern journalists.

[@user-rn3wz1uv6u]

The KGB recruits the best eh? Hey Bush Sr was head of the CIA. But then again with the fall of the Soviet Union, lot of doors were very wide open.

[@annnguyen2400]

We need more of this kind of interview it’s very educational

[@giggling_boatswain]

Здесь переводят фрагменты на английский. Я нахожу это интересным, я думаю, вы тоже. kzbin.info/door/a8MaD6gQscto_Nq1i49iewvideos kzbin.infovideos

[@buntuimages9489]

I admire the high standards of journalism being displayed. Level headed professionals.

[@diegobaca9453]

Brilliant, Mr. Putin. I deeply respect and admire you.

[@flannerymonaghan-morris4825]

I’m always taken aback as to of how soft spoken and calm Putin is, never raises his voice or any of that…which makes him rather scary.

[@user-rn3wz1uv6u]

I am glad you said so. He is a trained spy, the same skills get you far in politics even Russia where the elections are not really elections. Running circles around other world leaders all the time??

[@mikekay12]

Journalism at its best. Well done!

[@Lypno]

Finally, I was looking for the full version everywhere, thank you Financial Times

[@alexgoler7617]

It best thing the west could’ve done for themselves was to listen rather than project their own anxieties onto him.

[@alucard0712]

Such respectful interviewers and Mr. Putin acting accordingly.

[@karenboulter5617]

I found the interview fascinating and the interviewing was relentless in it's line of questioning as if to make up for lost time. Putin was quick to answer and deliver answers to all questions. I found out more information about the world today, than from other world Leaders. So interesting.

[@geremypoliquin6265]

we on the same line, i can say puttin is like a sensor for the people he speak the language and act firm like a LEADER should don't forget when he said ''''U AND TRUMP REALLY ARE ON THE SAME PAGE''''' i let u find the rest for your soul

[@PreNeedSpecialist]

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[@desertdrifterz]

It was an honor to listen to such a thoughtful, well spoken leader who protects his country. Truly amazing. I couldn’t stop listening!

[@corylombard]

4th time listening...watchful eye as well. Brilliance.

[@LaVictoria6751]

I adore this guy, his answers are sharp, ingenious. He's polite and well composed with a great sense of humor that makes this interview fun and enjoyable. I like the moment when the journalists crack with his answer about: "we always have enough eggs but there are not enough baskets to put those eggs in"

[@Lefrank]

This guy has started the biggest war in Europe since WWII. His decisions led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Russians who invaded Ukraine. Thousands of Ukrainian civilians have died under Russian bombs. But yeah, let's talk about his great sense of humor or about his politeness 💀 People's stupidity has no limits

[@B1sher]

@@Lefrank you're an incompetent clown. The very problem of this world.

[@Zeman877]

«У нас демократическое государство , у нас не как у вас, в Великобритании» 👊🏽😎

[@picalingo5244]

Never thought I could finish watching an interview that was more than an hour and NOT feeling bored at all. Learn a lot from this. Great questions from the journalist and of course excellent answers from Putin as usual.

[@johnkennedy6753]

Putin is very intelligent and smart guy.

[@AgnesTemesvaritothkasa]

I thoroughly agree with the above comment praising President Putin’s insightful dialogues

[@Saiputera]

The western world need to go. They love regime change and spreading their "LIBERAL DEMOCRACY".

[@picalingo5244]

Hi @@Saiputera I think it's not fair to say who need to go, this world does not belong to anybody. We are sharing this together and we should live with each other's differences peacefully, imo. Also, there is no perfect economic and political system to rule the world, democracy is not entirely terrible per se, of course it depends how one defines it. Blindly believing everyone should have the freedom to say or do everything does not make the world better even if it sounds AMAZING. Human beings are very COMPLEX, there is no doubt that we need rules and regulations to make ourselves behave while being able to voice out when things are not reasonable. I think it's just a balance of both capitalism and socialism. Spread love, not hate :) On a side note, not sure if you have watched "Mr Robot", it does not spread positive vibes but it teaches us what a real reality is. (Please don't watch this if you are not feeling well as in having a mild depression or stg.) Have a great day, everyday!

[@Saiputera]

@@picalingo5244 democracy is a terrible system yo. If it were perfect, Your society wouldn't be as divided. The west need to stop forcing other countries to accept their "LIBERAL DEMOCRACY". you try that in Libya, Syria in 2011 and fail, fail, thousand killed

[@spytrdr]

Absolutely brilliant as always, Vladimir Vladimirovich. This man runs circles around all the other world leaders. Great interview.

[@mihaigrigore3621]

Respect !

[@nazarchuk.vita.DESIGN.INTERIOR]

Владимир Путин, один из лучших президентов в мире! Да, благословит его Бог и Россию!

[@Amapola6754]

I see respect, good manners, politeness and transparency in this great interview.

[@787maggie]

Letting the man speak for himself A revolutionary interviewing technique

[@patrykg3120]

The problem is when AI will be taking over journalist job will it be able to learn this revolutionary technique?

[@Agent47001]

@@patrykg3120doubt ut

[@FrankTichnor-un4td]

A+

[@thegreatujo]

What a huge difference between this interview and the NBC News one from 2021. This interviewer seems polite, intelligient and sensible unlike the NBC one.

[@happilysmpl]

Very. True

[@runjewels6381]

of course. NBC is state ran paid off trash.

[@rogerlemans636]

If we had treated Russia as our brothers instead of enemies then we wouldn´t be in the mess we are in today.

[@zuzanavevericikova5720]

@@rogerlemans636 24 minutes & Angle of Look !¿ kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWnLgpxoj9tkgpI ⚠ kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5rYoZ-dr8d2eZY ✔

[@thegreatujo]

@@llmm8238 I have seriously changed position since I wrote that original comment. Putin deserves all the rudeness one could get and some more. I was always actually quite anti-american but less so after the recent events (I'm not living in US nor Russia). At least in the US you don't actually risk 'accidentally' falling from the 10th floor if you go in the streets and shout "Down with Biden" :)) Freedom of speech isn't much of a thing until you loose it.

[@georgetheonlyporge]

The contrast to the "leaders" of Western so-called Democracies couldn't be more striking. The man is impressive on so many levels. And all praise goes to the FT for conducting a fair and balanced interview.

[@califtom]

Putin is well within his right to resist the orgy of division, chaos and instability that are Western "democracies"

[@maxk880]

Most leaders are actually very balanced and impressive on many levels. You don't suddenly get to be a leader of a wester democracy. Any of these questions aimed at leaders like Merkel, or Obama for that matter, would also lead to very thoughtful and balanced responses. The only person who isn't balanced like that, is Trump.

[@raveendhranathp5758]

Polite and incisive as well!

[@steffanhoffmann]

What rubbish. Taking into account the invasion, a year after your comments.

[@jeffbguarino]

I can smell the Putrid odor , even through KZbin. I can't imagine how the Russian People will finish him off. Gaddafi was beat up on the back of a pickup truck. They stuck a bayonet up there where the sun don't shine.

[@prestige6123]

The most intelligent and honest head of state. Hands down the greatest leader in modern history!

[@Magnus12k]

A criminal and a dictator.

[@Jericho19111]

@@Magnus12kyou mean Biden and zelenskiy

[@Magnus12k]

@@Jericho19111 you know very well that pidaruzzia started the agression, I. Moldova, in Georgia, Chechenia, Ukraine. Truth is truth and it doesn't care about your nazzi opinion.

[@Jericho19111]

@@Magnus12k you just another brainless sheep,who just repeat west narratives like parrot.That why I call you cnn bot(troll)

[@besarionioselini2089]

მადლობა უფალს რომ არსებობთ ! წყეულ - ბორია ივანიშვილზე მეტად დიდნი !

[@mehedihasan2024]

Wtf? Like this was one of the purest interviews when these western medias didnt interrupt Putin while speaking. Wowo

[@Allan-et5ig]

Even when interrupted Putin quickly regains control, generally from pundits.

[@philipyong6897]

I mean it is achieveable especially when there is no WOMAN talking

[@echidna60]

I mean this interview does seem like it went really well and yes Putin seems genuine but come on you can't fall for it. Putin only agreed to do these interview because they complied with his rules‚ asked him questions he was prepared for etc etc.

[@alberthofmann420]

@@echidna60 Have you even listened trough the whole interview?!?!?!

[@pl0y]

you dont interrupt vlad putin...

[@xoxo-dr8df]

He always speaks clearly and very pragmatic, not the preachy type. This was such an execellently conducted interview. Very insightful.

[@kanakubatov5508]

Man with greatest plan ☝️

[@ParikshitDogra]

He's such a wonderful leader. Despite of allegations against him and whatsoever He's definitely a learned men who knows what's happening in the world, where should he focus in russian fed. What are the ways to get off the risks and all. He impresses a lot when he speaks. It's like you're talking to someone really intellectual. And the words he chooses are definitely measured and not to forget he isn't using any paper to point the figures

[@sombrecynic4966]

I'm 16 seconds in and it's already 100x better than the Megan Kelly interview. Thank you.

[@user-rn3wz1uv6u]

Well that goes without saying. Fox News cough cough talent as in paid actors to read news. Gee actor is going too far.