Somebody is always suspecting Russia of having some ambitions, there are always those who are trying to misinterpret us or keep something back.

Presidents come and go, and even parties come to and away from power. But the main policy tack does not change.

The problem of sexual minorities in Russia has been deliberately made controversial in Russia. There is no such problem in Russia.

After the unlawful decision to recognize Kosovo, everyone expected Russia to respond by recognizing the independence and sovereignty of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. This is true, this is how it was. Everyone was waiting for Russia's decision. And we had the moral right to make it but we did not. We were more than restrained. I don't even want to comment on it. In truth, we "swallowed" it.

We cannot decide for the American people.

I do not think I am entitled to assess the President of the United States. This is up to the American people.

I believe that global common interests are a good foundation for finding solutions together.