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We understand that Russia has always been and will remain a stronghold for us and a central ally,

Punish France, ignore Germany, and forgive Russia.

This is not 1968 and the invasion of Czechoslovakia, where Russia can threaten its neighbors, occupy a capital, overthrow a government, and get away with it. Things have changed.

Everyone wants Russia to be a prosperous, democratic state that is fully integrated.

The Soviet Union came apart along ethnic lines. The most important factor in this breakup was the disinclination of Slavic Ukraine to continue under a regime dominated by Slavic Russia. Yugoslavia came apart also, beginning with a brutal clash between Serbia and Croatia, here again 'nations' with only the smallest differences in genealogy; with, indeed, practically a common language. Ethnic conflict does not require great differences; small will do.

Russia has named Vladimir Putin its man of the year for the 15th year in a row. Putin got 143 million votes and the guy he was up against got killed in a mysterious boating accident. The boat was in a warehouse.

Russia's Vladimir Putin appeared in public for the first time after a mysterious 10-day absence. Putin said it took him that long to recover from the finale of 'The Bachelor.'

Everybody was upset that Vladimir Putin was missing. He was in Switzerland with his girlfriend. She had a baby in Switzerland because in Russia childbirth is not covered by Putin-care.

Now how about this, ladies and gentlemen? The Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, has announced she is stepping down. She will no longer be the Governor of Alaska. First thing, she woke up and went out on her porch and waved goodbye to Russia.

Every video from Russia is depressing, it's like they have their cameras set to sad.

True, Putin's Russia does not dream of joining the E.U., but Russia's stability depends on preserving the European nature of its regime.

We want Russia in the WTO, but they must first abide by the rules and obligations.

We are already not talking about occasional experiments, but of serious changes in Russia's position. Russia is more and more thinking that it needs to put pressure on everyone.

Wow, bad news. Mr. Obama now hates Israel because the Israelis want to build 1,600 apartments in their own capital city, Jerusalem. Russia hates Israel, too. So do the Europeans. So does Ban Ki-moon, a Korean who is secretary-general of the UN.

In Russia I went to a great yeshiva, and in America I work in a carnival.

We have in my country (Russia) a quotation: "It is impossible to make out of apology a fur coat.

Russia has banned all adoptions to Americans. So, if you were hoping to get a little white kid with fetal alcohol syndrome, you're going to have to wait until Lindsay Lohan reproduces.

Sarah Palin said perhaps the most irresponsible thing I've ever heard any politician say. She said, 'The only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke.' You think she realizes that nuking Russia might not be good for someone who can see Russia from her house?

Edward Snowden gave a little press conference today. He is apparently seeking temporary asylum in Russia. Because, you know, when you're tired of the government snooping into everything you do, Putin's Russia is definitely the place you want to go.

Remember...this year has already seen more billion-dollar weather-related disasters than any year in US history. Last year was the warmest ever recorded on planet Earth. Arctic sea ice is near all-time record lows. Record floods from Pakistan to Queensland to the Mississippi basin; record drought from the steppes of Russia to the plains of Texas...This is what climate change looks like in its early stages.

The workers love Khrushchev very much. He hasn't got an enemy in the entire country. Quite a few under it.

Our first stop was red square, the heart of Moscow - if Moscow has one.

We had a very successful trip to Russia. We made it back.

In 1491 the Inka ruled the greatest empire on earth. Bigger than Ming Dynasty China, bigger than Ivan the Great’s expanding Russia, bigger than Songhay in the Sahel or powerful Great Zimbabwe in the West Africa tablelands, bigger than the cresting Ottoman Empire, bigger than the Triple Alliance (as the Aztec empire is more precisely known), bigger by far than any European state, the Inka dominion extended over a staggering thirty-two degrees of latitude—as if a single power held sway from St. Petersburg to Cairo.

We're still expecting poultry exports year-over-year to go up. Our major poultry export markets are places like Russia and Mexico and China, and they continue to buy from us.

I'll tell what reckless is. What reckless is is calling [Bashar] Assad a reformer. What reckless is allowing Russia to come into Crimea and Ukraine. What reckless is is inviting Russia into Syria to team with Iran. That is reckless. And the reckless people are the folks in the White House right now. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are the reckless people.

We want the Iranians to negotiate, whether it's with the EU-3 or Russia or any other country, on a serious basis.

In Russia we had to have special visas in our passports, and when we had to show our passports at the Kremlin gates, we realized that, Oh my God, we're actually playing in THE Kremlin!

The possibility of Mexico and maybe Russia trading through Italy is very real.

We believe that in the long term, Russia has very, very good value,

When I announced on my Facebook page that I'm coming to Israel, people started telling me that I shouldn't go there, but I figured that if I'm not going to come here, then I guess I can't go back to the United States anymore and I can never go to Russia again and I should probably never go back to Germany and I should probably never go back to France and I should probably never go back to England....All I see here is a really beautiful city.

It was very depressing to realize that, when looking around for regimes that have systematically corrupted science within the past century or so, three stood out quite distinctly, head and shoulders above the rest of the herd: Hitler’s Germany, Stalin’s Russia, and Bush’s America. At times when working on the three relevant chapters, I had to remind myself which chapter was the one in front of me: the parallels between the three regimes, in terms of their vigorous attempts to trample honest science underfoot, are as horrifically close as that.

We believe we have developed a relationship with Russia that can sustain controversy, differences and difficulties, however sharp they may become,

We're going to have to forgive a great deal of the Soviet era debt. There's no question about that. Let's face up to that. We're going to have to put in money if Russia is really going to consolidate a democracy.

The point is that Russia is too dependent on the European market, both in terms of oil and natural gas exports.

We are at the start of the 21st century and there are many risks in the world and we think that collaboration between Russia and the Vatican corresponds to the common good,

We are looking to expand in Russia but it will probably be through greenfield expansion.

We are looking with interest at that proposal. It is a proposal in which enrichment would be done outside, in Russia, but at the moment no agreement has been reached between Russia and Iran.

Russia will honour its international commitments. Our country is a reliable borrower, a reliable creditor and a reliable supplier. Sanctions come and go, but business ties, economic interests and the reputation of a state remain

Demand for grain in the world today is a more stable trend than demand for energy. Russia is a major grain exporter and can consolidate its positions

The Olympic movement simply cannot allow the Russians to become estranged, because Russia is a vital part of the world sports community, in the sense of having nuclear missiles.

Big German companies with a track record in Russia have sniffed new opportunity as oil cash grows.

England versus Australia is the biggest thing in cricket - it's like the US vs. Russia at ice hockey.

Belarus was one of the issues discussed where Russia and the alliance are quite far apart.

What Russia has done recently is surprising and unusually drastic -- I can't remember such practices against diplomats even in Berlin when Hitler was in power.

This year, Russia has become a different country. It is no longer a democratic country. It is no longer a free country.

Based on our market intelligence we are going to dedicate more people than 3Com in Russia in 2006.

As it is right now, these guys are stacking up on talent, and they're able to get foreign skiers that we're not able to get because they can pay for all the tuition, ... They're able to go into Russia and to France, and they get these up-and-coming international stars.

(The United States) and Russia have a joint responsibility to continue nuclear disarmament and we must fight against a new arms race. And we find that the president's suggestions really should be considered and they should be considered by NATO and Russia and also in the U.S.,

The Governments of the USA and Russia need to up their game and stem the tide of child pornography leaving their virtual shores because it is putting children across the world at risk.

The stakes are high on both sides: for Russia this is a matter of principle and for the Americans that means safeguarding access to energy resources.

The signing of this contract means that less gas will be left for Ukraine -- for their direct purchases. In this gas dispute, Russia gets another instrument of pressure over Ukraine.

The suspension of the gas supply from Russia to Ukraine doesn't threaten supplies to France. With the assurances we received from Russia on the one hand, and thanks to our supply diversification policy on the other, there's no risk to France's gas supply.

The talks with Russia remain valid. The final date of this visit will be Feb. 20.

The situation between Russia and Ukraine is a rather (supportive) factor for oil ... as the potential for (gas) supply disruption in Europe is having a correlating effect on other energy commodities including oil.

The starting point for understanding the deterioration in the relationship between the U.S. and Russia lies in Washington rather than Moscow. After 1989, Russia was a defeated power. Despite the fine words and some limited gestures, the Americans have treated it like one. Their policy has been one of encirclement.

We want to work to take the relationship between Europe and Russia to a new and more intense and strengthened level, ... This is a relationship in economic terms that can only grow and prosper and strengthen.

We want very much to see Russia deal with what is a global problem ... of extremism and terrorism, but to see that Russia deals with that problem in a fashion that meets international norms, ... And the feeling is that this standard has not been met.

We will have an opportunity to discuss in depth the key aspects of interaction between Russia and Uzbekistan with President Islam Karimov, as well as with the speakers of both houses of the Uzbek parliament.

There are like 50 players from Russia in the top 10. Every week you have to play an 'ova. They ask, 'Who're you playing?' I say, 'I'm playing an 'ova' today.

These are the final rites of the funeral of the Cold War, with Russia as a friend and ally and no longer as an enemy,

The Russia delegation, in effect, opened a new chapter in restitution. I am confident that some of the greatest collections in the world will be returned to their rightful owners and a vast storehouse of information about other works will open up.

There will not be the focus on Russia which under Schroeder played a big role in German foreign policy.

You go into Russia and the game is supposed to be Tuesday and you're there and they say the game was yesterday.

What happened between Russia and the Ukraine will be an important wakeup call for Europe and countries that were thinking of leaving nuclear aside.

We're very concerned about help they've (Iran) been getting on a variety of programs, some from Russia, and some, we believe, from China as well. And we've voiced our concern both to the governments of Russia and China about this. And we will continue to voice our concern about efforts that aid the proliferation of missiles.

We feel Russia is at the start of a long development towards creating a more transparent functioning market economy.

U.S. cars and light trucks alone emit more carbon dioxide than every country in the world except China, Russia and Japan.

The recent collapse of fertility in Russia has been almost completely economic. When people are uncertain about the future, they don't have children.

Up to the last minute, together with a majority in the Security Council, with France, Russia and China, but also with states such as Mexico and Chile, we pursued all efforts within the framework of the United Nations to solve the conflict by peaceful means,

There is still no agreement between Russia and the European Union on Kaliningrad cargo transit. That is why we sent the document on cargo transit to Brussels.

Various rumors have been in circulation in the mass media concerning my trip to Switzerland at a time when we have problems here in Russia which need to be solved. Even if I go on holiday, to have some rest, I will stay on Russian territory.

You can make a lot of money. One day you have to hang up your shoes, and these opportunities don't come knocking every day. Russia is cold, and it's hard to be away from your family, but it's well worth it.

Bombardier continues to strengthen its position as Europe's leading provider of total transportation solutions. We are introducing new aircraft that deliver our customers unsurpassed performance and superior value in traditional European markets such as Switzerland, Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom, while also successfully playing a pioneering role to establish business aviation in new markets like Russia and the Ukraine.

Even if the dispute between Russia and Ukraine continues, we can be certain to receive our gas.

We are viewing this expansion as a long-term strategy for business expansion in Eastern Europe, ... We are going to pursue sites in Russia and perhaps other locations as well.

A couple of points in the third set made a difference to the end result, ... When I was 1-5 down, I played very relaxed and tied the score but at 5-all, she held her serve after she had a couple of lucky points and it turned her way. I should forget this loss because I had two good weeks in Russia and will take positive things from my game today.

Putin must be punished for violating the Budapest Memorandum, and Russia must learn that the U.S. will isolate it if it insists on acting like a rogue nation.

Thanks in large part to you and your active, fruitful efforts, Russia achieved fundamental successes in building a democratic government based on the rule of law and a civilized civil society, as well as in reviving traditional spiritual values.

With the appearance of this virus in Russia south of Moscow, we had to re-evaluate the risk,

There have always been differences, but from time to time they were put aside for shared values: nuclear disarmament, euphoria over the end of the Cold War, the fight against terrorism, things that pushed everything else into the shadows. But in the periods of thaw, Russia and the U.S. didn't create any stable mechanisms to solve problems.

The position of Russia is the following: Why don't we have an extraordinary meeting (at the UN), debate the situation then go back to Vienna, continue discussions there and wait for the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) board meetings in March.

Both Russia and the U.S. understand now what's really going on at the Balkans and what needs to be done. We were searching for ways of settling the conflict, but it's a difficult task.

But Russia are strong with or without Safin, they beat France without him in the quarterfinals and Davydenko has been playing unbelievably this year.

The good news is that we are making progress. The bad news is that we're doing too little and moving much too slowly. . . . The job of securing dangerous materials in Russia itself is about one-half done.

We are even ready to continue talks with the European Union let alone Russia and China for finding a formula acceptable for all involved sides, we are not after adventurism but after an agreement.

Russia is reminding people that they're the powerhouse of natural gas resources, but it's a false promise. They don't have their sector organized enough.

Russia is sliding toward being uninvestable. The whole thing is very sad,

Russia is using economic and cultural ties as a tool to strengthen its position in the region. In the past, they used another language. This development is good for both countries.

Russia is using primitive and vulgar methods. This is the last attempt, the last fight to keep its influence on Ukraine.

Russia is using strong economic levers. With the growth of oil and gas exports it has become much richer than it was in the 1990s and it is translating this economic might into political influence and power.

Russia just assumed the G-8 chair and can't be allowed to act this way. Russia's demands appear undue and excessive. We need greater diversity of gas pipelines.

Russia keeps Belarus within the family. This is a country that continues to look to Moscow for guidance and remains under the shadow of Russian power.

Russia know they only have a chance to challenge for the first or second place in a life-or-death match with us. We have to know how to deal with that kind of game.

Russia needs to accept that Poland is an independent player in this part of Europe and no doubt this will be a long and difficult process.

Russia proposed working with Europe and NATO to create an anti-rocket defense system for Europe, ... On one hand, it would avoid all the problems linked to the balance of force; on the other, it would permit in an absolute manner a 100 percent guarantee of the security of every European country.

Russia's treatment of Mr. Pope since his arrest raises serious concerns about the safety and security of American business travelers in Russia and about our ability to protect the health and welfare of American citizens who may be traveling or living in Russia.

Russia supports boosting OSCE economic efforts and the full-scale and balanced implementation of the Economic Strategy.

Russia wants to make energy security its key message to the G8 community, and simultaneously it is becoming a source of danger, intentionally or unintentionally.

Russia wants to play mediator between the West and Islamic world. But that won't bring any good because Russia is more vulnerable to Islam than the West.