We see how other countries are open about their geopolitical claims, and do not hesitate to interfere openly in the affairs of independent states while actively expanding and improving their military arsenals, they spend many times more than we spend (on arms). We can and must respond to this challenge.

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Political activities in Russia should be as transparent as possible. Financing political activities from abroad is something the state should keep an eye on.

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The ability to compromise is not a diplomatic politeness toward a partner but rather taking into account and respecting your partner's legitimate interests.

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I go to the gym, I swim daily and from time to time I meet with friends and do extra-curricular stuff.

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Protest actions and propaganda are two slightly different things.

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We see Serbs as our spiritual brothers. And that is what is at the base of our relations today and in the future.

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We have created islands, small islands of power, but we have not built a bridge between those islands, .. The center and the territories, regional and local authorities are still competing with each other, competing for power. Those who take advantage of disorder and arbitrary rule are watching their mutually destructive fight.

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I have always loved and avidly read the novels of Jack London, Jules Verne and Ernest Hemingway. The characters depicted in their books, who are brave and resourceful people embarking on exciting adventures, definitely shaped my inner self and nourished my love for the outdoors.

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Our aims are absolutely clear: They are a high living standard in the country and a secure, free and comfortable life.

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

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We need to develop respect for our history, despite all of its flaws, and love for the Fatherland. We need to pay the utmost attention to our common moral values and consolidate Russian society on this basis. I think that this is an absolute priority.

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Please, accept the most sincere words of sympathy over the natural disaster that affected the United States . I know that hurricane Katrina that hit the US south-western coast led to casualties, left homeless dozens of thousands of US citizens and inflicted a strong damage to the economy of this region. I ask you to convey my condolences to the next of kin of those killed,.

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We don't need a weakened government but a strong government that would take responsibility for the rights of the individual and care for the society as a whole.

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

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The centuries-old history and culture of India, majestic architectural monuments and museums of Delhi, Agra and Mumbai have a unique attractive force.

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My job is not only to give medals, you know, which certainly is part of my function. First and foremost, though, my job is about ensuring success of the work in various spheres. It is a kind of day-to-day spadework.

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I'm not really saddened that [Pussy Riot] ended up in jail, though there is nothing good in that. What saddens me is that they took things to such a level, here, from my point of view, that they degraded the dignity of women.

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If you aspire to be a leader of your own country, you must speak your own language, for God's sake.

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I stress that we unambiguously support strengthening the non-proliferation regime, without any exceptions, on the basis of international law.

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Everyone must hoe his plot daily.

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Some are addicted to cigarettes, some, God forbid, to drugs, and some become addicted to money. They say that the worst addiction is to power. I have never felt that. I have never been addicted to anything

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