Homosexuals in Russia live in peace, work, are promoted, receive national awards for their achievements in science, art or any other sphere, medals are awarded to them, I have awarded them myself.

[Yasuhiro] Yamashita is a respected judo master not only in Japan but across the world. To me, he is an example of an outstanding athlete and a very good man.

Terrorists are always a threat to someone. If we'll be scared of them, it means they have won.

I stress that we unambiguously support strengthening the non-proliferation regime, without any exceptions, on the basis of international law.

Russia does not want confrontation of any kind. And we will not take part in any kind of 'holy alliance.'

I'm eternally grateful to fate and the citizens of Russia that they've trusted me to be the head of the Russian government.

I think Russia has already turned the toughest pages in its history. We're only moving forward now, only get stronger.