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

The stability of the rate is the main issue and the Central Bank manages to ensure it one way or another. This was finally achieved after the Central Bank switched to a floating national currency exchange rate.

Russia must realise its full potential in high-tech sectors such as modern energy technology, transport and communications, space and aircraft building.

If someone wants to open this Pandora's box and deal with it, all right, go for it then.

At least Germany and France have recently criticized that the Ukrainian central government has limited certain parts of the autonomy regulations to three years. They were supposed to last permanently.

They are constantly trying to drive us into a corner because we have an independent position, because we maintain it and because we tell it like it is and don't engage in hypocrisy. But there is a limit to everything. And with Ukraine, our Western partners have crossed the line, playing the bear and acting irresponsibly and unprofessionally.

Even with the help of anti-Russian propaganda in the mass media, Germany has not succeeded in damaging this sympathy.