Things are different in the international relations between states. In this respect, I am neither a friend, nor bride or groom [of the West].

Of course, nobody does [want another Cuban Missile Crisis].

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

I am very grateful to our people who appreciate my work and for their support, as without that support it would have been impossible to get anything done.

Our economy has become completely different, on the whole. The size has changed. The economy has almost doubled in size. And the quality is changing, not as fast as we would like it to, but the structure is changing. Our Armed Forces are completely different today from what they were, say 15 years ago or so. All of this, including our great history, great culture, all of this, not just what we see today, is what makes the vast majority of Russia's citizens feel proud for their country.

The mutual sympathy of our peoples is and will remain the foundation of our relations [with Germany].

However, given the fact that the State has a controlling stake in the company [Rosneft], it might not be the best course of action when one company under State control buys another one fully owned by the State. This is one point.