We ask that (other countries) do not interfere in our regulation.

I consider it to be the meaning of my whole life and my obligation to serve my fatherland and our people.

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

In general, Gazprom is doing well and is increasing export in its traditional partner countries.

In Russia, we are ready to listen to our partners, ready to listen to appraisals and assessments when it is done in a friendly manner, in order to establish contacts and create a common atmosphere and dedicate ourselves to shared values. But we absolutely will not accept when such things are used as a tool of political struggle. I want everybody to know that. This is our message.

This is also evident in Europe, not the dependence on oil and gas, but the fact that structural reforms are long overdue, and I think that the leading economies are very pragmatic and efficient in addressing the issues facing the European economy. That is why we keep approximately 40 percent of our gold and foreign currency reserves in euros.

I would prefer to abandon the terminology of the past. 'Superpower' is something which we used during the cold war time. Why use it now?