The political elite in Russia don't want domestic reform, they aren't ready for it. As such, they welcome an external threat. You have to remember that Russia rests on two national concepts: defense and sovereignty. We approach the question of security much more reverentially than other countries do.

For the next decades, Europe will not be a model that is attractive to Russia.

American politicians have openly said that the sanctions are aimed at bringing about regime change in Russia. That's aggressive enough.

I am of the opinion that we shouldn't turn away from Europe. We have to find ways to revitalize our relations.

Russians aren't good at haggling, they aren't passionate about business. But they are outstanding fighters.

The political elite in Russia don't want domestic reform, they aren't ready for it. As such, they welcome an external threat. You have to remember that Russia rests on two national concepts: defense and sovereignty. We approach the question of security much more reverentially than other countries do.

In a crisis, we will destroy exactly the weapons. Russia will never again fight on its own territory .