Berlusconi is being tried because he lives with women. If he was homosexual, no one would have lifted a finger against him.

Russia is probably one of the first countries to have been confronted with this problem of terrorism. It took some time before the international community realised the danger terrorism poses.

We have a contract for the delivery of the S-300s. We have supplied some of the components, but the delivery hasn't been completed. We have suspended it for now. But if we see that steps are taken that violate the existing international norms, we shall think how we should act in the future, in particular regarding supplies of such sensitive weapons to certain regions of the world.

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

I am proud of Russia and I am sure that the vast majority of Russian citizens have great love and respect for their Motherland. We have much to be proud of: Russian culture and Russian history. We have every reason to believe in the future of our country. But we have no obsession that Russia must be a super power in the international arena. The only thing we do is protecting our vital interests.

I am sure that, after all, any man in my place should set a positive example for other people.

President Obama and I can meet, shake hands and discuss current issues, we - and I am personally - are always ready for such contacts.