Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev gave an interview to Euronews, which has presented its position on the Syrian crisis, the conflict in Ukraine, relations with the West and the case of Alexander Litvinenko.
The key statement of the head of the Russian government – TASS material.
About the Syrian crisis
Medvedev said that Russia will decide on military action in Syria on the basis of its national interests, agreements with Damascus and depending on the development of the situation.
He said that videoconferencing RF operate in Syria, first, to protect national interests, because in this country there are thousands of “militants who are always ready to break up and go to organize terrorist attacks in Russia “; Second -. at the request of the Syrian President Bashar Assad
At the same time, Prime Minister again called on other parties “not to frighten” the opportunity to introduce ground troops in Syria
According to the Russian. Prime Minister, if Washington “wants a long war, of course, possible to arrange and ground operations, and everything else”.
in addition, Medvedev believes that the parties to the conflict in Syria is a blind eye to the mutual resentment and sit down at the negotiating table to start a political process, which should be involved, and Bashar al-Assad. According to him, Russian goal, the US and the European Union is to create favorable conditions for the start of the political process in Syria.
About Ukraine and Crimea
According to Medvedev, the settlement of the Ukraine “in something is easier than in Syria.” “And not just because of the conflict there is a degree of rigidity, so that it is clear how to act as the basis of the Minsk agreements.?” – Said the Prime Minister
The prime minister also said that issue. future of the Crimea “is not, and does not exist in Russia.”
About the reciprocal sanctions
Medvedev considers it reasonable to lump-sum withdrawals of mutual sanctions of the West and Russia. Premier has once again reminded that “we do not come up with these sanctions, we do not start to shoot them.”
The prime minister admitted that sanctions have affected the state of the Russian economy, and banks lost Western funding. However, these restrictions are allowed to start the process of economic recovery.
However, the main damage, according to the prime minister, the Russian economy has caused a drop in oil prices. Medvedev noted that the situation could not in the economy “does not affect the income situation and the situation of the ordinary people, with their real jobs, their real income”.
At the same time, he recalled that the Russian government these conditions, has committed itself not to reduce social spending in order to avoid tension in the society.
“in fact, we even indexed pensions and in the last year, and this year, maybe not completely, but indexed. We will try to do it further “, – assured Medvedev
About the relations with the West
Western decision to freeze relations with the Russian Federation was meaningless, said Medvedev.. According to him, as practice shows, after a breakup often “after some time it is necessary to regain back”.
The prime minister said that Russia insists on an equal dialogue.
About the Litvinenko case
Medvedev said that Russia will not be in court to prosecute anyone accused of the murder of Alexander Litvinenko.
Speaking of published in London report on the Litvinenko case on the basis of the so-called public inquiry, he stressed that it is impossible to take seriously, “a report of a retired judge, which almost every section and paragraph begins with the words” Probably “(translated to English -” probably “- approx Tass.).” The Prime Minister expressed regret that the document commented the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain.
In general, Medvedev said that Russia and the UK historically, over the centuries have developed “unique relationship” that the Prime Minister called ” not easy for various reasons “.
About the fight against terrorism
The Western countries should cooperate with Russia in the fight against terrorism, not to interrupt the dialogue. Moscow for its part, is ready to share information on this issue, Medvedev said.
He said that the West’s refusal to cooperate with Russia plays into the hands of terrorist groups.
About the investigation of the murder of Boris Nemtsov
Medvedev believes that all the organizers, helpers and executors of the murder of politician Boris Nemtsov to be punished.
The prime minister pointed out that this including the question of the reputation of the Russian justice system
“This is a real tragedy and a crime that should be investigated,” -. Russian Prime Minister said. “By responsibility should involve all who will be exposed by the result as an organizer, assistant and executor of this crime,” -. He emphasized
Medvedev stressed that “there is no doubt can not be, it’s really a question of reputation Russian justice and the state. ”
About the freedom of speech in Russia
Medvedev believes that it is impossible to restrict freedom of speech in the Internet era.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the aspect of cooperation with the opposition, and the reflection of its point of view in the key Russian media. According to him, the question here is not in an effort to prevent them from access to the platform, and that the opposition is not interested in most of the country’s population.
About the work of the presidency and the prime minister
Medvedev believes that the eight years of work at the highest government positions he managed to do a lot. Talking about his work in 2008-2012 and as president from 2012 to the present head of the government, Medvedev admitted that “and she and the other position is very complicated and serious.”
The prime minister said that during this time, “a lot of events in the country and going – and very good for me, landmark, large, and sometimes tragic, .. and international events.” “We are not just arguing and swearing, something we did” – he said.
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