The Russian president also insists he wants to co-operate with the US in dealing with Islamic State, and wants Ukraine peace agreement to succeed.
The Guardian: Putin says Fifa’s granting of World Cup to Russia ‘should not be questioned’
FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke (L) and Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko give a press briefing on February 16, 2015 following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Local Organizing Committee Management Board meeting with FIFA participation.
