We have created stability, which is a necessary condition for development. But I can't call this system authoritarian.

I think the American people should express their preferences and we'll accept their choice.

I have a private life in which I do not permit interference. It must be respected.

We understand that the Iranian position is very bad because of the well-known sanctions against that country, and it would be unfair to leave it on this sanction level.

I go to the gym, I swim daily and from time to time I meet with friends and do extra-curricular stuff.

Russia has long recognized the borders of today's Ukraine. By and large, we have completed our talks on the border. Now we have to deal with the demarcation, but this is a technical issue.

Addressing issues, including controversial ones, as well as domestic issues of the former Soviet Republics through the so-called coloured revolutions, through coups and unconstitutional means of toppling the current government. That is absolutely unacceptable.