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 full0:00:08 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 agreements0:07:27 How does Trump compare to other US presidents?0:10:54 Trump’s criticisms of European alliances0:15:10 Globalisation vs ‘America First’0:16:25 Russia and China’s relationship0:21:02 Danger of tensions between Russia America and China0:24:05 Arms control0:26:45 Potential for nuclear agreements0:28:08 China’s maritime strength0:30:45 North Korea0:33:06 North Asia security situation0:34:42 Has your appetite for risk increased?0:36:51 Intervening in Syria0:42:13 Venezuela0:50:15 Anglo-Russian relations post Skripal0:55:32 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 reserves1:04:18 Russia’s macro economic stability - oligarchs1:06:05 Breakup of the Soviet Union vs China’s anticorruption campaign1:09:30 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 idea1:21:15 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?► Try the Financial Times for 4 weeks for just £1. Start your trial now - http://bit.ly/2ry7Tkz► Subscribe to the Financial Times on YouTube: http://bit.ly/FTimeSubsFor more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/videoTwitter https://twitter.com/ftvideoFacebook https://www.facebook.com/financialtimes