I have several portraits of Jigoro Kano and a bust too, a very beautiful one.

First, the constitution [of Ukraine] has to be reformed. Only then can confidence building and border security follow.

[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.

The transfer of power is always a test of the constitutional system, a test of its strength.

We are marking the anniversary of the Arctic convoys.We really do consider members of the Arctic convoy to be heroes. This is true. I am not saying this as a fashion of speech.

I assure you that interest in Japanese culture in Russia is just as strong as interest in Russian culture in Japan.

I keep [portraits of Jigoro Kano and a bust] at home, in my residence, where I live permanently. It's a very good, high-quality work by a Russian sculptor, depicting not just a strong-willed but also thoughtful and kind man.