Under the international agreements, the Russian peacekeepers are committed to protect the population of South Ossetia.

I am convinced that a multi-faceted dialogue between Russia and Egypt will continue to deepen and expand for the benefit of the peoples of our countries, for the sake of peace and stability in the Middle East and North Africa.

We see Serbs as our spiritual brothers. And that is what is at the base of our relations today and in the future.

The Russians have turned out to be the largest divided nation in the world nowadays. Is that not a problem?

I consider the decision of my colleagues and friends to be the best birthday present.

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

I repeat that, in my opinion, the European Commission and the leading European economies are acting very pragmatically and are on the right path.