The Chechen conflict is spilling into neighboring republics, escalating the process of destabilization.

[This attack] wasn't connected with Chechnya, with Chechen separatism, with independence. It was to demonstrate that there is a big problem in the north Caucasus that includes all the republics.

We have seen there has been a certain radicalization of the movement.

These statements amount to a take-over of the Middle East peace initiative.

This visit is not just for backslapping. This is to confirm again that Russia is taking the course of a strategic relationship with India. ... India is a country of the future and Russia understands that.