Cannot Quote by Valentina Matviyenko

Russia is a European country, and so we'd better, if we want a powerful Europe, negotiate with Russia.

— Marine Le Pen

We, Russia, are prepared to work with others. I am convinced that stability and security in Europe cannot be considered without taking Russia into…

— Boris Yeltsin

We think that without cooperation with the Russians, we cannot achieve our goals.

— Viktor Orban

The key point to bear in mind is that Russia cannot be in Europe without Ukraine also being in Europe, whereas Ukraine can be…

— Zbigniew Brzezinski

If I correctly understand the goal of American policy, one wishes Russia to be a partner.

— Gerhard Schroder

Russia is a part of European culture. Therefore, it is with difficulty that I imagine NATO as an enemy.

— Vladimir Putin

Europe has united, China is growing speedily and Russia possesses immense power in terms of fuel resources. The US administration cannot do anything about…

— Vladimir Zhirinovsky

I don't want to sound like I'm a special type of Russia hater. There are very few heads of state in Europe that would…

— Kersti Kaljulaid

Speaking seriously, Russia does not want to aggravate relations with anyone. We don't want any tensions. We want a good, friendly partnership with everyone.

— Vladimir Putin

The United States really only accounts for about 3 percent of the economic engagement with Russia. Europe is 40 percent, and so Europe's contribution…

— Susan Rice

In order for us to solve many big problems around the world, it is in our interest to work with Russia and obtain their…

— Barack Obama

It is absolutely important that we have a unified alliance and that we explain to the Russians that you cannot be a 21st-century superpower,…

— Barack Obama