Russian - Diplomat | March 21, 1950 -
We believe Russian-American relations are broader and larger than emotions and mutual grudges, including the situation with the U.S. fugitive Edward Snowden.
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The jihadists come from many European countries, Russia included, and some even from the United States; hundreds of them - if you take Europe, Russia and the U.S. - are fighting in the ranks of extremist groups.
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When Colonel Gadhafi started using his air force against civilians on the ground, we did not hesitate. Then we supported the resolution of the Security Council, which introduced arms embargo for Libya.
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We are convinced that the only way to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue is through negotiations.
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I hope that the United States would cooperate with the partners to reduce its debt. The debt is a problem. The debt is with you, but unfortunately, the debt is not only with you but with us and with the rest of the world because we all, one way or another, are dependent on the dollar.
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We keep our reserves both in dollars and in Euros mostly.
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Russia has done more than any other country to support the independent Ukrainian state, including for many years subsidising its economy through low energy prices.
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Assertions that Russia has undermined efforts to strengthen partnerships on the European continent do not correspond to the facts.
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The E.U.'s Eastern Partnership programme is designed to bind the so-called focus states tightly to itself, shutting down the possibility of co-operation with Russia.
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Russia is doing all it can to promote early stabilisation in Ukraine.
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On September 11, 2001, Russia's then-president, Vladimir Putin, called U.S. President George W. Bush - making Putin the first international leader to speak with Bush after the attacks.
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Conversations with my counterparts in Europe have made clear that many of them recognize NATO's limitations and understand the need for reform.
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