Alexei Mordashov Quotes

I have no relationship with Putin. I don't think I've ever met him. I never met him. I don't think I've ever met him.

I'm a friend of Colin Powell. We talk quite often.

I had a very good relationship with President Bill Clinton when I was prime minister.

Putin really assumed that once Trump - who had such clear admiration for him - was elected, it would be convenient for Trump to change the relationship with Russia profoundly and instantly.

I think I would have a very, very good relationship with Putin. And I think I would have a very, very good relationship with Russia.

Vladimir Putin was saying very good things about me, but I don't have a relationship with him. I didn't meet him. I haven't spent time with him. I didn't have dinner with him. I didn't go hiking with him.

As far as Putin and Russia, I don't say good, bad or indifferent. I don't know the gentleman. I hope we have a fantastic relationship. That's possible and it's also possible that we won't. We will see what happens.

I have no relationship to Russia whatsoever.

I have no relationship with Vladimir Putin.

I have nothing to do with Russia.

Brazil has cast a firebrand into Europe

Frankly, I would never accept an award from Vladimir Putin because then you kind of give some credence and credibility to this butcher, this KGB agent, which is what he is.

I don't think Mr. Putin has our best interests at heart.

I am somebody who respects Putin highly, but I'm not somebody who is against America.

In the end, believe me, there will be no friendship between Trump and Putin.

Putin is very - not the smartest guy in the world.

I have nothing to do with Donald Trump.

President Erdogan has been my personal friend for a long time.

If I ever get to meet Vladimir Putin, I will probably take my top off and challenge him to an erotically charged wrestling match, which I will let him win.

Trump very much wants to be liked by Putin and I think sincerely admires him. Putin doesn't know how to deal with somebody who positions himself like that.

We've always had this fantastic relationship with America.

So [Vladimir] Putin is a mess. He's committed all sort of murderous thuggery, and I am opposed to the way Putin conducts himself in world affairs, and I hope that the president also wants to show moral leadership about this issue.

Russia does continue to battle us in the U.N. time and time again. I have clear eyes on this. I'm not going to wear rose-colored glasses when it comes to Russia, or Mr. (Russian President Vladimir) Putin. And I'm certainly not going to say to him, I'll give you more flexibility after the election. After the election, he'll get more backbone.

I have nothing to do with Putin. I've never spoken to him. I don't know anything about him other than he will respect me.

I confirmed to the prime minister that we appreciate our friendship.