Russia is an ancient country with historical, profound traditions and a very powerful moral foundation. And this foundation is a love for the Motherland and patriotism. Patriotism in the best sense of that word. Incidentally, I think that to a certain extent, to a significant extent, this is also attributable to the American people.

The Central Bank has a lot to handle and it is best not to interfere with its competence.

As for meetings, I think the President-elect [Donald Trump] should be given an opportunity to first form his administration and assume office. Meetings will come next.

I can't believe that OMON [Russia's riot police] would hit a girl. I simply can't imagine it.

I'm sure corruption in Chechnya is minimal.

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

I would like to assure you that there is no organization or any sort of repression against people who don’t agree with our actions, for example in Ukraine, Crimea, or any other external issue, no one from official government organs do this.