Putin in a statement following negotiations with the President of Vietnam:

Putin in a statement following negotiations with the President of Vietnam: “I would like to express my gratitude for organizing our state visit, for the hospitality, for the warm, welcoming reception. When I say “warm,” I mean not only the temperature on the street, but also the cordiality with which, as we see, the residents of Hanoi greet our delegation on the street. I would like to take this opportunity to convey to them my most sincere greetings and wishes for well-being. At one time, the Soviet Union did a lot to help the young Vietnamese state survive.” Source: Russian Head