Verdicts

"I think that eventually western colleagues will come to understating(sic) that the strict observance of international law will substantially fortify the global and regional security and stability.”

“Indeed, Smolenkov worked in the presidential administration, but he was dismissed several years ago by an internal order; his position was not related to the category of senior officials…”

“By declaring that the Red Army brought so-called repressions, Bulgaria is engaged in rewriting history. This is a dangerous trend, because it is illegal.”

“The Russian government regularly provides consular access to Whelan. What kind of isolation are we talking about?”

“There are numerous casualties and destruction in the settlements subjected to the American strike.”

“Admiring our Earth from the porthole of Soyuz-MS14 at the end of the working day. She is beautiful. Studying and exploring space makes people smarter and makes them work together. And we, machines made by humans, are ready to help our creators go further.”

“Sofia, under pressure from the United States, has twice put an end to Russian projects – the South Stream natural gas pipeline and the Belene nuclear power plant.”

“In the early 90s the Baltic nations, after over 50 years of being a part of the #SovietUnion, gained their national independence. This event raised hopes and aspirations that the Baltic Soviet Republics would turn into modern democratic and rule-of-law states, which, unfortunately, never came true.”

“In fact, only his compatriots could have dealt with him - both Russian Chechens and “Ichkeria” militants, hiding in Europe from criminal prosecution [in Russia].”

“Sofia, under pressure from the United States, has twice put an end to Russian projects – the South Stream natural gas pipeline and the Belene nuclear power plant.”

“In these circumstances, the Soviet Union had to go it alone to ensure its national security and sign a non-aggression pact with Germany. This forced move made it possible to better prepare for the coming war with the aggressor. Today, it is worth reminding everyone that our country made a decisive contribution to defeating the Hitler war machine and liberating Europe and the world from Nazism. Had the efforts been joined in the pre-war period, the many victims could have been avoided.”

“The European Court has recognized as manifestly unfounded the complaint about the arbitrary nature of Magnitsky’s deprivation of freedom, recognizing that his detention and incarceration fully complied with the established Convention requirements.”