With regards to the expansion of NATO, I see it as a mistake, even a provocation in a way.
Russia and the U.S. bear a special responsibility in world affairs. We have much to offer the rest of the world. Our common history testifies to this, and modern challenges demand that we work together.
Russia and the U.S. have unique experience in ensuring the safety and security of nuclear material.
NATO cannot accept that the unconstitutional coup in Ukraine has not led to the subjugation of the whole Ukrainian nation.
We have become stronger economically; we have been successfully resolving the social problems, raising the level of living - the standards of living - of the population.
I can only say that I have good personal relations with all secretaries of state with whom I have a chance to work.
