Millions around the world increasingly see America not as a model of democracy but as relying solely on brute force.

Respecting the sovereignty means preventing coups, unconstitutional actions and illegitimate overthrowing of the legitimate government. All these things should be totally prevented.

A lot can be done, but not everyone immediately succeeds in everything.

Yume is a no-nonsense dog. There are many people here, with camcorders running, lights shining and cameras clicking. She is being a guard dog.

However, personally, I see this as not having the right to abuse this trust [among the citizens of Russia and Japan], and any decision we reach should correspond to the national interests of the Russian Federation.

I think: the powers like to talk about "freedom" in order to wash the population's brains.

Nobody should pin their hopes on a miracle.