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Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a large interview to Vesti on Saturday, telling about the possibility of recognizing the Ukrainian "people's republics", about the foreign policy of Russia - a "reliable" and "independent" partner, as well as what indicators should be judged by the influence of the state leader. Among other things, he said that domestic policy in Russia is pursued in this way, "as our people demand."

The program of the Rossiya 1 TV channel 1 day on Saturday was aired for residents of the Far East.

Putin emphasized that Russia has the right to consider itself a sovereign, independent, and therefore reliable state. “We have many components that allow us to consider ourselves a country that conducts - and really, and actually happens - conducting an independent sovereign policy in the international arena, which pursues domestic policy as our people demand. And in this sense, we, by the way, are a fairly reliable partner, because we do not adapt to someone’s pipe, do not dance, we do not adapt to the current conjuncture.” (Quote for "Interfax" .)

When asked about the possibility of Russia recognizing the self -proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, the president said: "I would not want to say on this now. Because no matter what I say, everything can be counter -productive. We will look at the realities that arise in life."

Another question of the Ukrainian agenda is the possible supply of weapons from Israel there. “This is a choice, the choice of the Israeli leadership, they have the right to do what they consider appropriate. I think that this is counterproductive. If we are talking about lethal weapons. Because it will only lead to an additional round of confrontation,” RIA Novosti quoted Putin. According to some reports, Israel reacted to the intention of Russia to put Iran S-300 air defense systems. Putin emphasized that the weapons supplied by Russia Iran are defensive, "and does not undermine Israel's defense capabilities."

Putin reasoned about the influence of world leaders, responding to the request to comment on the rating of the American magazine Time, which included it among the most influential people in the world. The President emphasized that "the influence of the head of a state can be assessed primarily by the economic power and defense capability of this state," and the leaders are chosen by "not employees of the magazine." However, he wished to "thank those people who showed such a sign of respect, not in relation to me, although this is also nice, but primarily in relation to our country, Russia."

At the same time, the United States Putin called "the largest and very influential country in the world." He stated this to the question about the candidates of the presidential race in the States. “We will work with any head of the American state that the American people will choose,” the president said.

This is the second major interview for Vladimir Putin in a week. On Thursday, he took part in the traditional many hours of "straight line" . The press drew attention to the fact that reporters and experts failed to find out the opinion of the president on many issues that he was asked.