The level of our political trust [with China] is also very high. We have similar positions on major international issues or even, as diplomats say, our views are identical. We often have shared positions on key issues of the modern international agenda.

The participants expressed anxiety about the problems the Defense Ministry had been meeting in realizing its plans for future development.

We must seek support in the moral values that have ensured the progress of our civilization. Honesty and hard work, responsibility and faith in our strength are bound to bring us success. There should be no place for despondency. The crisis can and must be fought by uniting our intellectual, spiritual and material resources.

Radicals can be found in any environment.

We're no longer in the Cold War. Eavesdropping on friends is unacceptable.

The transfer of power is always a test of the constitutional system, a test of its strength.

Speaking seriously, Russia does not want to aggravate relations with anyone. We don't want any tensions. We want a good, friendly partnership with everyone.