Because of its huge territory, Russia must devote a great deal of attention to security. — Sergei Ivanov Copy Share Image
It is painful to talk about it, but even with its 110,000 elite soldiers, the Soviet Union never managed to gain control over the entire Afghan territory. — Sergei Ivanov Copy Share Image
The Baltic countries are sovereign nations. They have the right to decide which military and political bloc they want to be a part of. — Sergei Ivanov Copy Share Image
When it comes to culture, religion and mentality, most Russians identify with Europe. — Sergei Ivanov Copy Share Image
We have put the Cold War behind us. We no longer count our divisions and our warheads. And I am Russia's first civilian defense… — Sergei Ivanov Copy Share Image
Because of its huge territory, Russia must devote a great deal of attention to security. — Sergei Ivanov Copy Share Image
It is painful to talk about it, but even with its 110,000 elite soldiers, the Soviet Union never managed to gain control over the… — Sergei Ivanov Copy Share Image
Moscow has been helping the Northern Alliance because "the Taliban was openly supported by Pakistan... until last week, Pakistani servicemen had taken part in… — Sergei Ivanov Copy Share Image
