The philosophy of FIFA is to expand world soccer space, to spread out the world football space.

The Central Bank is constantly purchasing, purchasing and selling and vice versa - this is their job.

We see that leaders in Western Europe [there are some debates of course, we also see that and analyse it all] stick to, I cannot say right or wrong ones, it always depends on someone's view, but I think, very pragmatic approaches in addressing economic issues.

Where in the world have you seen construction people who do everything on time, with good quality and at minimal prices? Just give me one country like that. A country like that doesn't exist in the world, you know. There's not one such country anywhere in the world.

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

No doubt, the United States and the American people are a gear country and a great people. Nobody disputes this, but talking about exceptionalism is way too much, and this is creating certain problems in relations, and not only with Russia, as I see it.

I believe the U.S. already understands and will understand more and more that only a strong Russia will respond to the genuine interests of the United States.