The problem of sexual minorities in Russia has been deliberately made controversial in Russia. There is no such problem in Russia.

I read papers, try to watch news programs on television, but, as a rule, recorded. During the day I have no time for that, so I watch something taped. As for the newspapers, I try to get through them every day. Additionally, of course, I look through news bulletins.

I firmly believe that the reputation of any country which is capable of defending the life and dignity of its citizens, and can conduct independent foreign policy will only improve in mid- and long-term perspective.

I am deeply convinced that no interference from the outside, in any country, even a small one, let alone in such a vast and great power as the United States, can influence the final outcome of the elections. It is not possible. Ever.

We must stop using the language of force and return to the path of civilized diplomatic and political settlement.

I have a private life in which I do not permit interference. It must be respected.

The thing is, however strange it may seem, that the interests of the United States and of the Russian Federation do coincide sometimes.