I see the collapse of the Soviet Union as a great tragedy of the XX century.

This terrible tragedy.... the entire international community should unite in the struggle against terrorism this is a blatant challenge to humanity.

I think: the powers like to talk about "freedom" in order to wash the population's brains.

I did not know that [ the Chancellor Angela Merkel is a bit frightened of dogs]. I wanted to make her happy. When I learned that she does not like dogs, I apologized, of course.

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.

You know every stage of your life has an impact on you.

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