It has nothing to do with any kind of exchange or sale [of Kuril island to Japan]. It is about the search for a solution when neither party would be at a disadvantage, when neither party would perceive itself as conquered or defeated.

I think the international community should unite to fight such inhuman phenomena as terror attacks and the murder of totally innocent people.

We have created stability, which is a necessary condition for development. But I can't call this system authoritarian.

How was Kosovo recognized? They forgot about the territorial integrity of a state, as well as UN Security Council Resolution 1244, which they had themselves adopted and supported. Why could it have been done there, but not in Abkhazia and South Ossetia? Why not?

Russia needs a strong state power and must have it. But I am not calling for totalitarianism.

I would like to deal with a person who is able to take responsible decisions and implement the agreements reached. The name [Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton] does not matter.

If Russia's interests and security are threatened, Russia will resist. Everyone needs to know that.