The political elite in Russia don't want domestic reform, they aren't ready for it. As such, they welcome an external threat. You have to remember that Russia rests on two national concepts: defense and sovereignty. We approach the question of… — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
For the next decades, Europe will not be a model that is attractive to Russia. — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
It scares me when the Europeans demand more and more democracy. It sounds like times past, when people here demanded more and more socialism. — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
We want to prevent further destabilization in the world. And we want the status of being a great power: We unfortunately cannot relinquish that.… — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
In Putin's world, and in mine, it is inconceivable that women be harassed and raped in public. — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
The political elite in Russia don't want domestic reform, they aren't ready for it. As such, they welcome an external threat. You have to… — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
The German chancellor said that our president lives in a different world. I believe he lives in a very real world. — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
I am of the opinion that we shouldn't turn away from Europe. We have to find ways to revitalize our relations. — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
Russians aren't good at haggling, they aren't passionate about business. But they are outstanding fighters. — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
In a crisis, we will destroy exactly the weapons. Russia will never again fight on its own territory . — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
Russian politics was focused for too long on fixing past mistakes - fixing the mistakes made in the 1990s. — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
American politicians have openly said that the sanctions are aimed at bringing about regime change in Russia. That's aggressive enough. — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
Some among the European elite have sought out confrontation with us. As a consequence, we won't help Europe, although we could do so when… — Sergey Karaganov Copy Share Image
