Anything that is missing in the implementation of the Minsk Agreement is - without any exception - up to the Kiev central government of Ukraine. You cannot demand something of Moscow that, in fact, the rulers in Kiev have to deliver. The most important aspect is the constitutional reform, Point 11 of the Minsk Agreement.

Whoever is the first to cry "Stop the thief" is the one who is guilty.

This is the large range of issues we have to discuss [with Shinzō Abe] and make a decision on each one of them. Look, after the resumption of the negotiating process in 2000, we did not refuse to consistently work toward signing this peace treaty.

Our common goal should be the development of a system of equal security for all governments. System adequate [to deal with] modern threats, built on regional and global nonaligned bases. Only then can we ensure peace and tranquility in the world.

One thing is clear, everyone, no matter what their professional or material status, no matter what their influence on various state structures, must obey the law.

We discussed this very important issue yesterday over a beer.

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