We have issued financial instruments in the past, and there is a strong demand for them, it is simply unnecessary now.

I am convinced that a multi-faceted dialogue between Russia and Egypt will continue to deepen and expand for the benefit of the peoples of our countries, for the sake of peace and stability in the Middle East and North Africa.

We do not have to borrow in the external market, but we have used and are using this traditional instrument in international financial relations.

There is something that I have in common with every citizen of Russia, the love for our motherland.

If European countries want to cater to U.S. foreign policy interests, I don't think that they stand to gain anything.

I hope that the responsible figures in the Ukrainian leadership will not hinder soldiers in the Ukrainian army from putting down their weapons, if they aren't capable of taking that decision themselves and giving that order, then I hope that they won't prosecute people who want to save their lives and the lives of others.

Russia needs a strong state power and must have it. But I am not calling for totalitarianism.