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In 1995, Russia virtually gave Chechnya de facto statehood and independence even though, de jure, it didn't recognize Chechnya as an independent state. And I would like to emphasize strongly that Russia withdrew all of its troops, we moved the prosecutors, we moved all the police, dismantled all the courts, completely, 100 percent.

Chechnya De Facto Independence Independent Jure Like Police Prosecutors Recognize Troops Virtually

What is a uni-polar world? No matter how we beautify this term, it means one single centre of power, one single centre of force and one single master.

Why does the world dislike Russia? I do not think that we are unloved or considered to be ignorant.

We need to use the United Nations Security Council and believe that preserving law and order in today's complex and turbulent world is one of the few ways to keep international relations from sliding into chaos. The law is still the law, and we must follow it whether we like it or not.

I think it's fine when the mayor of the biggest city in Russia consults the president.

I myself know some people who are gay. We're on friendly terms. I'm not prejudiced in any way.

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

I think we should not control the Internet.

The strengthening of our statehood is, at times, deliberately interpreted as authoritarianism.

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

No one wants the United Nations to suffer the fate of the League of Nations, which collapsed because it lacked real leverage. This is possible if influential countries bypass the United Nations and take military action without Security Council authorization.

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I would love to just write and not have everything I say or do turn into a political battle.

I had to learn to sew when I was growing up, because nothing else fitted me.

A lot of people believe what other people say.

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

If God, as some now say, is dead, He no doubt died of trying to find an equitable solution to the Arab-Jewish problem.

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