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" We keep our reserves both in dollars and in Euros mostly. "
Sergei Lavrov
Reserves
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" We firmly oppose the use of violence in the course of current transformations in Arab States, especially against civilians. We are well aware of the fact that the transformation of a society is a complex and generally long process, which rarely goes smoothly. "
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" We have looked into the general problems with adoption in the United States, and we discovered - on the basis of the reports written by American NGOs - we discovered that not only Russians but kids from other countries and the American-born kids have been subject to very unfortunate behavior on the part of their adopted parents. "
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" The struggle against terrorists in the territory of Syria should be structured in cooperation with the Syrian government, which clearly stated its readiness to join it. "
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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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" Attempts to put pressure on Russia and to compel it to abandon its values, truth and justice have no prospects whatsoever. "
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" Iran will be the most checked and inspected country if the principles agreed in Lausanne are transferred into the language of practical agreements. "
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" Russia has every reason to dispose of its nuclear arsenal... to suit its interests and international legal obligations. "
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" A second opinion never hurts, not only in medicine, but also in politics. "
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" People versed in politics need not be told that the devil is in the detail, and tough solutions implying the use of force cannot produce a lasting long-term settlement. "
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" I don't want to say that sanctions are ridiculous and that we couldn't care less; these are not pleasant things... We find little joy in that, but there are no painful sensations. We have lived through tougher times. "
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" Russia would prefer to rebuild trust rather than allow it to further corrode. That's why, in July 2007, President Putin, in the spirit of strategic openness, proposed a truly collective effort at missile defense for Europe. "
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Trust
" If it acts like a terrorist, if it walks like a terrorist, if it fights like a terrorist, it's a terrorist, right? "
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Right
" Russia is doing all it can to promote early stabilisation in Ukraine. "
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Promote
Russia
Early
" All our security now depends on the wise decisions and cooperation of our leaders. "
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Cooperation
Security
" Hours before the Georgian invasion, Russia had been working to secure a United Nations Security Council statement calling for a renunciation of force by both Georgia and South Ossetians. The statement that could have averted bloodshed was blocked by western countries. "
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Security
United Nations
Working
" The international community unfortunately did take sides in Libya, and we would never allow the Security Council to authorise anything similar to what happened in Libya. "
Sergei Lavrov
Community
Sides
Never
" We have absolutely no intention of, or interest in, crossing Ukraine's borders. "
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Borders
Crossing
Intention
" We are certain that Ukraine needs profound constitutional reform. In all fairness, we can't see any other way to ensure the stable development of Ukraine but to sign a federal agreement. "
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Development
Way
Fairness
" We believe Russian-American relations are broader and larger than emotions and mutual grudges, including the situation with the U.S. fugitive Edward Snowden. "
Sergei Lavrov
Situation
Emotions
Grudges
" You cannot strengthen the law by violating the law. "
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Cannot
Law
Strengthen
" NATO cannot accept that the unconstitutional coup in Ukraine has not led to the subjugation of the whole Ukrainian nation. "
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Cannot
Accept
NATO
" I can only say it is not for us to decide who should lead Syria. It is for the Syrians to decide. "
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" We are convinced that the only way to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue is through negotiations. "
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" NATO has a special relationship with countries far away from Europe: Australia, Japan, South Korea. They have joint projects and programmes which are being implemented without these countries becoming members of NATO. "
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Away
" We can say that Japan is the only country that calls into question the outcome of the Second World War; no one else does. "
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" Russia has been entirely proportionate in its military response to Georgia's attack on Russian citizens and peacekeepers. "
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Georgia
Military
Attack
" Do not form your judgment about our military doctrine from the assessments given by NATO representatives. "
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Our
Judgment
NATO
" For years, we have been asking the E.U. to create something similar to the Russia-NATO council. Not in order to simply exchange opinions and work out recommendations, but to make decisions. "
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Create
Decisions
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" I started, you know, to work as a diplomat during the Soviet days, and in spite of ideology being very high on the Communist Party agenda, I can assure you that in practical terms, we have always been trying to be pragmatic. "
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I Can
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" If you say that your national law allows you to do something, it is fine as long as you do this inside your own territory. As long as you go international, you really have to be sure that there is an international law which you respect and which you follow. "
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Respect
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