I repeat that, in my opinion, the European Commission and the leading European economies are acting very pragmatically and are on the right path.

I believe that the Europeans, first and foremost, the Germans, will also understand me. Let me remind you that in the course of political consultations on the unification of East and West Germany... some nations that were then and are now Germany's allies did not support the idea of unification. Our nation, however, unequivocally supported the sincere, unstoppable desire of the Germans for national unity. I am confident that you have not forgotten this, and I expect that the citizens of Germany will also support the aspiration of the Russians, of historical Russia, to restore unity.

Our aims are absolutely clear: They are a high living standard in the country and a secure, free and comfortable life.

We have good personal relationship with President Obama, our relations are quite frank and business-like. And this is quite enough to do our job.

I think Shidzo Abe's proposal may be the only way to achieving our goal.

One can feel calm and at ease. Just leave kids alone, please.

I believe it is right when not only me, but also my colleagues - the prime minister, ministers, deputies of the State Duma - when they, like today, for example, participate in two marathons, when they visit football matches, when they themselves take part in sport competitions. That is how, inter alia, millions of people start feeling interest in and love for fitness and sports. I believe it is extremely important.