I have never changed. I feel as young as I always did and remain close friends with Gerhard Schröder.

The Soviet Union, and Russia as the successor state to the Soviet Union, is a founding member state of the United Nations and a permanent member of its Security Council.

You must obey the law, always, not only when they grab you by your special place.

After all, China is our largest trading partner. As I said, country-wise, Russia trades the most with China. That is my first point.

I have a huge interest in Japan, which is well known, including its history and culture, and so it will be very interesting for me to see and learn more about Japan.

I hope that the responsible figures in the Ukrainian leadership will not hinder soldiers in the Ukrainian army from putting down their weapons, if they aren't capable of taking that decision themselves and giving that order, then I hope that they won't prosecute people who want to save their lives and the lives of others.

In general, Gazprom is doing well and is increasing export in its traditional partner countries.