We see that leaders in Western Europe [there are some debates of course, we also see that and analyse it all] stick to, I cannot say right or wrong ones, it always depends on someone's view, but I think, very pragmatic approaches in addressing economic issues.

Under the international agreements, the Russian peacekeepers are committed to protect the population of South Ossetia.

It's better not to argue with women.

We have good joint projects in the helicopter and aircraft manufacturing industry. We are considering cooperation and are actively cooperating in space. There are good prospects there [with China].

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

In other words, we do not have to be obsessed with privatizing immediately and at any cost. No, we will not do it at any cost. We will do it in a way that ensures maximum benefit for the Russian state and the Russian economy.

First, the constitution [of Ukraine] has to be reformed. Only then can confidence building and border security follow.