We are actively preparing a partial privatization of Rosneft itself. It is the best proof that our major plans have remained unchanged. Another example would be one of the largest Russian diamond mining companies in the world. We are privatizing part of our stake in that as well.

I have a private life in which I do not permit interference. It must be respected.

There is no one else at all who is fighting ISIS on the ground, except for President al-Assad's army.

The centuries-old history and culture of India, majestic architectural monuments and museums of Delhi, Agra and Mumbai have a unique attractive force.

Terrorists are always a threat to someone. If we'll be scared of them, it means they have won. But that doesn't mean we can have a devil-may-care attitude toward this threat. We must do everything to stop these threats and not give the terrorists a single chance to demonstrate their brutality and hatred of mankind.

The Russian people chose democracy at the beginning of the 1990s and this was their final choice.

I consider the decision of my colleagues and friends to be the best birthday present.