16 Quotes by Sergei Markov

They still don't have very good relations and that will be their first goal during this meeting. That is important for making deals.

They react to the music. The artistry, the inspiration of the musicianship comes first.

Considering Ukraine's unfriendly attitude, her strivings toward NATO ... delivering gas at those old prices no longer makes sense.

The world is our stage. They play here with the same passion, the same perfection as they play in Russia.

The context of culture is indivisible. Who can understand Russian music better than Russian musicians?.

In a situation in which all the other peace mediators have proved to be paralyzed, we have in Russia a chance of giving the negotiating process a second wind.

Iran will seek to drag out the negotiations, because while they are ongoing, the possibility of referral to the U.N Security Council and the possible implementation of economic sanctions are almost zero.