As for taking over the world, we all know where the headquarters, which are interested in it are located, and it is not in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters on Thursday.

His remark came in response to comment on Wall Street Journal journalist’s request about whether he wants to run the world.

“This is connected with the US leading role in the world economy, with defense expenditures - over $ 700 billion” Putin said adding that Russian intention to rule the world is a stamp imposed by the West.

According to him, in order to unite NATO member states, an external threat is needed, and Russia is suited for this role as the largest nuclear power.

He noted that Russian foreign policy's main goal is to provide favorable conditions for the development of the country, so that Russia could take a worthy place on the world stage.