Putin Speaks On Blatter, ISIS, Syrian Civil War In An Exceptional Press Conference

Russia President, Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter, embroiled in a string of corruption scandals, should be given the Nobel Peace Prize.

"That is someone who should be given the Nobel Peace Prize," Putin said of the FIFA boss who is facing corruption allegations over his management of the world footballing body.

"His contribution to the global humanitarian sphere is colossal," the Russian leader concluded.

Also in the same press conference today, Putin claims ISIS is already in America, in what appears to be a reference to the San Bernardino shooting. The Russian president said: "Islamic State has managed to reach the United States."

He also spoke about the Syrian civil war, saying "the sooner we settle this conflict, the better".