Autocratic leadership existed in Russia for many centuries, changing only its ideological colors and method of legitimization.

Russia is actively using gas diplomacy for its expansion over the ex-Soviet space in a bid to become a regional superpower.

Ukraine is the instrument for Russia to test the West's 'red lines'

I’m fulfilling my calling no matter what is happening and against whom

When I look at the future, it's so bright it burns my eyes!

There is no book and your fathers are dead in the ground.

Be honest about who you are and what your bringing to the table and what your expectations are.

If I think I weigh too much, I'll lose weight; if my hair looks stupid, I'll cut it. I guess I'm my harshest critic. I'm not easily satisfied.

We wouldn't want to be like the Swiss, would we? That would be awful! We'd be rich!

The shortcomings of America's political leaders do not stop at our borders.

I've been fortunate enough to do pretty well in playoffs. I feel pretty comfortable in them.

You can learn great things from your mistakes when you aren’t busy denying them.

I think there's a dishonorable tradition in Hollywood to give the idea, particularly to children, that evil characters are dark.