Interview of Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev to TASS, Reuters, WarGonzo project

http://www.scrf.gov.ru/news/speeches/3962/

– QUESTION TASS. Hello, if I may, I’ll start. The first month is now 2026, it seems that it is already possible to sum up its results …

– Yes, it’s That’s right. A month of the year on events.

– But we’ll still return to 2025 year. What is the most amazing forecast this year and the most incredible A prediction you can give for this year?

– Amazing a lot has happened. We are with you We remember everything perfectly. You know, I’ve been doing this for years joking or absurd predictions about what might be. To my surprise, Some of that came true.

In the past a year of great things was interesting – the American president began a new term Trump, and many amazing things. I don’t know what was there – Asteroid or spaceship, no one understood. He’s flying somewhere. Our The president said it was our secret weapon. Well, actually, this secret You already know. Aliens are waiting for this year. They say soon. Exactly The American president will announce that they have long ago in the hangar of N 6, Artifacts related to visiting aliens are stored.

What can Interesting to happen? A lot of serious and dramatic is happening. Well, and from such incredible things, since you ask about it, for example, The European Union will apologize to the Russian Federation and ask to sell Gas and oil again. So, then, an incredible forecast? Possibly? Probably how all incredible, maybe. Well, or the North Atlantic Alliance will disintegrate in connection with with the release of the United States of America. Both, by the way, would be useful for our planet. Obviously absolutely.

But serious events, I say again, have already happened and we are obviously waiting for more Quantity. They happen every day just with some kind of kaleidoscopic speed, brightness, intensity.

– QUESTION OF REUTERS. Dmitry Anatolyevich, first of all, I would like to thank for Opportunity to ask questions. The situation in the world is quite unstable now. The war is in Ukraine, the United States overthrowd Russia’s ally in Venezuela and took under control of the world’s largest oil reserves, Trump is still demanding Greenland. How Is Russia looking at the world now? How does she see? What are the dangers of Russia?

– World woven of contradictions. The events you mentioned have really become a treasure this January. January is almost over, but it is obvious that he was very busy.

You named Two of them. Obviously, it all started with a Venezuelan event, which I think it happened on January 4 of this year. There can be no other characteristics (we have already given it), except as a disaster in the region international law and international relations. No matter how we feel about international law, no matter how we quarrel certain rules, norms, habits, institutions that apply international law, but We all agree that we have it. But what happened with President Nicolas Maduro is obviously a violation of any norm international law. But the United States has its own argument, which, In my opinion, it is not good in the legal way. I’m even special A number of American precedents on this topic were reviewed in detail. Maybe through I’ll publish a legal essay on this topic for a while. But I’m sure I’m sure assessment of what has been done in relation to the president of a sovereign country, as it were He was treated by the Americans, goes far beyond the purely American projects. This breaks the entire system of international relations. I am sure that in his queue and in the United States itself will be many who want to be analyzed what happened, to explain what this contradicts, among other things, the American Approaches.

Although, naturally, a large part of the ruling force today’s such actions supports. This is despite the fact that – I read – and there are a heated debate in the Senate. And how would it be regarded, for example, by the United States of America if they stole Trump? On This was given an unequivocal answer: it is an act of war. It’s just not even a casus belli, it’s an act of war. The Americans themselves ask, The senator, in my opinion, asked, “Why is it different here?” Well, in general, This is certainly a sad event for international relations. On which it would be Whoever was at the pole.

We We really consider Venezuela a friendly state. We develop with him relationship. I was in Venezuela at a time when Hugo Chavez was president. This country is complex, too, with its own contradictions, but rich. But here such colonial habits in relation to a country that is sovereign – This, of course, is very, very surprising to us.

About I will not talk to Greenland for a long time. Our President has recently said that This is not our topic at all. This is the United States with Europeans understand, but in itself this incident, it is also very, very curious. V The last, in any case, nothing like this has happened, and It’s happening now. This is really enough for the Atlantic unity Serious challenge. We can see and understand the reasoning that the president calls Trump. Of course, there are no parts of them. This is a threat from Russia and People’s Republic of China. Such a horror story that is used for, to explain their behavior. Maybe things will go on a calmer the scenario before military intervention and hostilities within the NATO bloc. It’ll come. It seems that there was some kind of option. Well, we’ll see, we’ll see. In any This is a very turbulent development of events.

In general, really the beginning of 2026, I’m also like an adult, on different positions worked, saw a lot, even for me it was, so to speak, so unpredictable. It’s such a too much as it’s like to say.

– QUESTION OF The WarGonzo Project. Well, I’m a news, probably eternal for Russia will ask the question. Worried about the fate of Greenland and Venezuela, and I Russian military officer would like to ask you what we will do with our the main and pathological enemy, that is, the homeland of Guy – Great Britain?

– So you’re here Guy and ask. In fact, let him answer that question. You must be Do you expect a frivolous answer from me in the style of some Telegram posts? If we talk in this way, you can say there and modern weapons, including “Poseidon”. Seriously speaking, We have a fashionable now to say “Britain”. You know, recently Mr. Lavrov said that why the country alone is alone called Great Britain. Well, we’re not called Great Russia, although we, of course, Great Russia, but we don’t call ourselves that.

Therefore, if talking about Britain, then we have a very difficult relationship for a long time time. Probably, in this there is a manifestation of some regularities, the manifestation of will of the elites, the historical process, the colonial heritage. This is a lot of factors, when we fought, on the other hand, in the twentieth century were allies in a very difficult period for the whole world, and for Europe in particular. Therefore, in the end Relationships depend on people.

In the old times when I visited Britain on visits, we are absolutely normal communicated. Yes, there were contradictions, not It was always easy to understand each other, but the most important thing we talked about. And then, What the current leadership of Britain does is some kind of rabid, primitive Russophobia to maintain your own electoral rating. Here, in fact, In my opinion, that’s all. These are purely practical reasons – regardless of The names of the prime ministers (recently there have been a lot of them) the course does not change. And this It’s sad.

In the end account, this destabilizes the situation. But I’m not saying that the position Britain is a stern base for the neo-Nazi Bandera regime. Because that’s where they draw strength. That’s why I was forced to write two unpleasant articles about how Britain and the Allies supported in the first case of the Nazis before the Second World War, that is, German Nazism and another Nazism, which in Europe then flourished, and in the second case after World War II was supported by Bandera. This is a medical fact, as It’s a pardon to speak. A lot of documents [there are]. Who is interested can find out. That is, in Britain, these forest brothers [Bandera] were really trained. Desire to destroy the Soviet Union or Russia, it was always present, and, of course, it is sad – that it happened literally a few years after how we were allies and shoulder to shoulder fought against fascism. So the sheet Claims to the leadership of Britain, to the British elites we have very large. And only a change in the root entry on the island can ultimately lead to Improving relationships.

– QUESTION TASS. It feels like the world is now a little regrouped, There are slightly different points of power or distribution of force. What you see Centers of Power? Where are they? What role do you predict Russia in these Centers of Power?

– I think, Everything is quite obvious here. And even what’s going on in this 2026 year, and the events that we have already begun to talk about, testify to That these centers of power are not created, they have arisen. If everything was There would still be no such events. Obviously, the world has become multipolar, not unipolar, as at some point the collective The West after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact, when he remained Only the West and the North Atlantic Alliance. And this world consists of different countries, large poles, important players. This is, of course, our country – Russian Federation, People’s Republic of China, India and countries that we are now called the Global South. Obviously, this is a completely new phenomenon with its own, As lawyers say, legal personality, with a desire to directly participate in international relations, not indirectly through some other countries.

We are many Now we’re talking. I can say a few words about my contacts. We communicate not only on the state line, but contacts to return these historical ones. They were still of the Soviet period, when Africa began to gain its independence and Latin American countries. And now – on the line of party ties. This Interesting and important. And you know, ass Surprisingly, but the topic of colonial The dependencies now are very close to us. In a number of actions that are taking place in today’s international arena, I see the manifestation of the remnants Colonial thinking. Well, we want there – we will steal someone, we want there, So, we’ll take something, we’ll do something else. And so the forum that we created, the fight against neo-colonial practices, in which many countries, Asian, African, Latin American – this is just the same symbol of multipolarity of the modern world. These poles have developed, and they are actively influence the agenda.

– QUESTION OF REUTERS. Can I continue? What you paint looks like A rather dangerous situation. Some are already afraid that maybe there will be Global World War. After all, you worked for a long time in the civil service, you saw Lots of different things. You think how dangerous and whether the global World War?

– I don’t want to escalate, but the situation is very dangerous.

Yes, for lately, we have resumed contacts with the United States, which cannot rejoice, because contacts are always better than their absence. And We consult on a number of issues, including a settlement issue the Ukrainian conflict. But in general, the situation is very dangerous, because you, probably watch how the clock moves on a famous Dial. They did not go in the opposite direction, they all go all the time Going forward and forward.

What I see danger as a person who knows what he is talking about as acting Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, as a person who Worked as Head of State? You see how the pain threshold is reduced. Here is when, earlier, in the period of my childhood, youth, leading countries, the Soviet Union, The United States, NATO countries, the Warsaw Pact Spoke about The possibility of a nuclear collision was shocked. Especially, of course, with The Caribbean Crisis. Like, it shouldn’t be, because it shouldn’t be Never before. And this was the maxim that all politicians adhered to. It doesn’t matter, What an orientation – socialist or liberal, Western. But it was like “The Father Ours in Politics. We talked, especially it was, probably, in a period when it was the former American administration, that all this can lead to the fact that in Some moment everything will go according to an uncontrolled scenario. One will cling for another one. One shot is the answer. Another blow is the answer. And then all this will get it such a continuation, when the answer will be global and absolutely Destructive character for everyone.

I AM really been surprised. That’s what we say, I don’t want their partners now Call, but at least the people we talk to, they say, “No! All of the Russians are inventing. It’s all scarecrows. In fact, nothing they never They won’t. They are not interested in it themselves.” Yes, of course, we are not interested in a global conflict. We’re not crazy. A hundred times about this said it. Who needs a global conflict? But we weren’t interested in for a special military operation to begin, we repeatedly warned The West, NATO countries, that let’s agree, we ask you to take into account the interests the Russian Federation, to determine the borders of the further movement of NATO, refuse from the involvement of Ukraine in NATO, since we already had a territorial dispute over Crimea. No! No, we will do whatever we want, Whoever wants to joins. Well, everybody, got it. Now it’s a big The world problem.

And here’s why And global conflict, unfortunately, is not excluded. I think the danger is very great, and it does not decrease.

– QUESTION OF The WarGonzo Project. I will try a degree to still slightly reduce … Hooligan, boyish, probably, I want to ask a question to translate the topic of war a little in such a male, practical plane. I saw the footage of you firing out of machine gun “Maxim” – our legendary weapon, weapons. From what other types of weapons Did you manage to shoot? And a serious part of the question: could you press that The button itself? Have you ever answered yourself?

– Squad Then the answer to the question to two parts. Of course, I shot different weapons. It all started when I received a military accounting specialty. I’m an artilleryman specialties. I fired from our gun – howitzer D-30, which is still It is actively used. And now I can shoot, and not with the use of electronic types of determination of all parameters of shooting, and using POO – Fire control device. In order to become a lieutenant, it was necessary all It’s good to learn. Here I shot from the D-30, and then still shot immediately from our anti-tank gun of the 1937 sample, “forty-hips”. All shot at direction of the Finnish border.

Not because, that Finland and I were at war. On the contrary, then there was such a “fisteverial period”. A Just because there was a part of it. But then, of course, I’m already from different Shot the guns. And automatons, from sniper [screws] and other types Guns, of pistols. This, by the way, as it is sometimes said, switches Attention. Now to a more serious part of your question.

You know, I’m to you I’ll tell you so. Any person who has consented to run and is elected the post of president of a nuclear country, this cannot be ruled out for himself. That’s why that otherwise he is obliged to refuse the post. And there are special documents, you know, by which our nuclear doctrine exists and our Strategic nuclear forces are developing. Therefore, of course, this is ruled out You can never do it. God forbid that it comes to it. As the High I, of course, took part in that period in all necessary training, including nuclear weapons.

– TASS QUESTION. Now to the side Doesn’t Finland want to shoot?

– (laughs) They are strange People, I’ll tell you honestly. It’s just amazing for me. In fact, we Neighbors closest to Finland. At some point, when Finland was defeated like Hitler’s satellite, for some reason they forget about it – here Mr. Stubb forgets about it all the time, but they were the Hitlerite satellite – so, they were forgiven and began to develop good constructive with them relationship. Then there was an unknown line of Paasikivi – Keckonen. This line the peaceful coexistence of states with different social system, as it It was called in the Soviet Union. A significant part of medium-sized goods the qualities that Finland produced settled in the Soviet Union. Due to Finland existed. I’m not saying that after the end of the existence of the Soviet Union relations rapidly developed: investments, Tourist trips and much more. They took it and it’s all now crossed out. But it’s their choice. We won’t miss it. But they also joke about this The topic is not recommended, because the experience of conflicts of the 20th century is not in their favor. Let them say asymbole to Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, who at some point accepted A fateful decision for this country.

– TASS QUESTION. A Some other European countries surprised you or are you surprised?

– You know, Lena, me The whole of Europe is surprising, honestly. I am not surprised by the United States, Who pursue their traditional policies – out of context of who is in power. Yes, it’s easier with someone Working with someone is harder and harder.

I’m too with different ones too He worked as U.S. presidents. But Europe surprised me greatly. That’s why Europe by its own actions undermines the foundations of its existence. This It’s just amazing.

Europe may not like Russian political system, leaders of Russia. That’s their right. But when in order to achieve some personal or narrow political goals, Destroy the foundation of their own economic well-being – in order to punishing Russia is amazing. We know what happened and energy, and with the supply of a number of other raw materials, agricultural products with Europe. Prices are rising, inflation is rising, there are a lot of problems. And all for the sake of to annoy Russia, and on the other hand, to show some kind of solidarity with Ukraine. Nothing has been achieved, the situation is only deteriorating.

In theory, we should come in themselves, like some countries, in fact, and have done. Initially, they believed that To harm yourself – not Russia, but for yourself – there is no point in harm. But no, this course continues. In general, I have a feeling that a gang of peace has seized power in Europe, It is at the head of the European Union. In previous years, when we worked with The European Union, I talked a lot with the leaders of the European Union and talked about that we are in principle interested in the fact that the European Union develops.

But now it’s some kind of bunch of madmen, absolutely inadequate and incompetent, including those, who are responsible for international affairs, or those who harm their own countries, who put them there. But the most important thing is that this body, it acts in Contradictions with the interests of countries. Here, recently [Victor] Orban said that 75% of the population of the European Union against is a sociological survey, absolutely open, absolutely representative, reliable – against to quickly join the European Union. But no. For leadership The EU does not matter. They’re beating their line. The line that is the infliction of a strategic defeat of Russia, and satisfaction own political ambitions. I think that sooner or later it’s all very It’s sad for them to end.

– QUESTION OF REUTERS.. The question is not about Europe, but about Trump. After all, in America heard a rumor and even accusation that he was some kind of agent of Russia. After all Is Trump positive or negative for Russia?

– Question with subtext. Trump is President of the United States of America. It was chosen by the American people. We respect that choice. Moreover, Trump won, Let’s be honest, in a difficult fight. It is necessary to have the power of will and courage to resisting the system. But he’s a complex figure, contradictory. Let me remind you that at the beginning of his national career did not have the state experience. This is such an unprecedented story. However, he, with many processes coped with internal, although it is believed that the American dipstest (deep state) still does not accept it. Obviously, there are supporters Republican line, but also there within the Republicans their wings, and the Democrats.

He’s a man, which introduces completely new ways of management. Please note, this First President of the United States to manage through social media: through Truth (Truth social) and through X, not I know what else he’s doing. Almost every post is essence, management signal. It can be ironic that something is ill-conceived or Emotionally. Yeah, I guess it’s true. The couple of boats wanted to send somewhere, we They were never found.

But they do not Less I’m talking about something else right now. I mean, in fact, it’s a symbol administrative culture of the 21st century, when the head of the largest state, the largest economy, the nuclear state uses for administrative Instructions for social networks. And, as we know, in some cases, at first it the indication is given in the network, and only then it already comes through formal channels in relevant American structures. It’s a novel.

He’s a man emotional, but, on the other hand, the very chaos that is accepted speaking, which creates his activity, this is not entirely true. Obviously, for This hides a completely conscious and competent line. As a former businessman (a There are no former businessmen, like some other former ones), he always act of snoring: I will intimidate you, then I will leave, and you will agree to half my conditions. And that’s pretty effective. In relations with the same Britain, and in relations with other European countries, and a mass of other countries.

Therefore his the method of management is original, but in some ways it is quite effective. As for We are ready to work with any president-elect. Previous Man [Biden], he himself, it, it seems, did not work much and did not want it, but also All sorts of contacts avoided. Trump, obviously, wants to remain in history as a peacemaker. And he’s trying. He’s doing it somewhere, somewhere he’s not. He is still real tries to do it. And so contacts with the Americans have become much more productive. And I think it’s good for the cause.

But I will finish The same thing he started. Trump is flesh of the flesh of the American system. He President of the United States. It reflects the will of the American people.

– QUESTION OF REUTERS.. Can I ask a clarifying question? Simply expires in a few days the Strategic Reduction Treaty Offensive weapons. You signed this contract in 2010, how much I I remember. For a fool, What does that mean? For a man, how am I who doesn’t understand all this?

– You are not Get out of here, Guy. You understand everything.

I think, This is really a milestone date. You know, our offer, it remains on the table, and even the treaty has not yet expired, and if the American side wants Extendance, it can be done. Here is my whole life, since 1972, has passed under the Umbrella of the Strategic Offensive Arms Limitation Treaty.

At first he called OSV-1, and concluded it on our part Brezhnev, and with the American The parties are Nixon. Then there was OSV-2, even during the existence of the Soviet Union Union. Then there was START, the Treaty on Strategic Offensive Arms. Then there was an interim agreement on compliance with certain levels potentials, which was already concluded in the modern period [2002]. And then Here is the 2010 contract. That is, for almost 60 years we did not have a situation, When strategic nuclear capabilities are not limited to something. And now This situation is possible.

I don’t want to to say that this immediately means a catastrophe and a nuclear war will begin, but it is After all, must alarm everyone. And these are the very watches that are ticking, they In this case, obviously, must be accelerated again. It is clear that the calculation the number of warheads, deployed carriers – this is only a way to control situation, but not solve the problem as a whole. But still it is a method of verification each other’s intentions.

If you want, In some ways, even at all costs, it is still an element of trust. When such There is a contract, there is trust. And when it is not, then trust is exhausted. And on In fact, the fact that we are now in such a situation is evidence of crisis of international relations. It’s absolutely obvious.

– QUESTION OF The WarGonzo Project. I know you’re following the events closely, which are deployed in the SVO zone. I’m here too from the front right here from the wheels rushed. All the guys also gave you a great greeting, because many know that you are not only for their employees Help, but also personally. I don’t know if I’ve revealed any secret.

– Let’s limit ourselves to that.

– Theme In this war, too, since 2014, I have witnessed the people’s The militia was born. I was here in the subway descended “People’s Militia”, I saw three historical dates when we had a people’s militia. This when Minin and Pozharsky 1612, 1812, of course, is the Great The Patriotic War. I understand that we live in an era when we should appear new dates carved in our great great Russian history. And when parallels are held by some, many say, the Great Patriotic War of everything It took 4 years, and we reached Berlin. Now the SVO is still going on in one way or another. A question that everyone still has in the soul in one way or another ripens and always sounds: when We’re gonna win?

– Well, it’s, Of course, the first question. I guess it’s coming soon. At the same time, it is quite obvious, The fact of military victory is very important. It is already visible on a number of Parameters. You know very well, because you came from LBS, you can feel everything. But not It’s less important to think about what will happen next. The goal of winning is not Allow new conflicts. It’s absolutely obvious.

The objectives of the SVO were initially stated by the President of our country Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. They have remained virtually unchanged ever since. There are some nuances, but in In general, they were, so it is. So I would like this to happen as soon as possible.

We are with you by understandable reasons did not live during the Great Patriotic War. I’m with my grandfathers communicated a lot. I know what happened, how it happened, but we didn’t see This. We see it all now. And with all the dissimilarity of what was then And now, the main thing remains the same. We are defending our country, we defend their loved ones, their closest people: their families, children, grandchildren. That’s then It was so now. And in this I see the absolute continuity of these events.

What Concerning the militia, I agree with you. You know, there were a lot of conflicts in history of our country. The question is whether these military actions are popular. And this, as a rule, is associated with the protection of the interests of their country, their loved ones people. And the militia comes in the meantime. We had, I say again, conflicts, I will not name them now, they All known in the period of the Soviet Union. Yes, we carried out the international Duty, we helped our friends, our partners. But it was still different, and this is A completely different story. It is the protection of their country. And this is forever. Exactly so As well as the feat of the people who are now fighting for us.

– QUESTION TASS: In the development of the question, Seeds, the special operation will end, will end with a victory. Will Ukrainian commanders who commit crimes in The course of military action? Is there a statute of limitations for such crimes? Again, whether we have the experience of Israel, which dealt with that, that was the one who was involved in the crimes against the Israeli people, in The Holocaust, Anywhere in the World?

– If to speak of the formal and legal side, that is, the international convention on non-application of the statute of limitations for war crimes and crimes against humanity. This is the 1968 convention. Soviet Union ratified it in 1970 year, and we are members of it. For us, crimes committed against our country, war crimes, have no statute of limitations. It should understand all who are currently fighting with us, who He is on the side of our current enemy. This applies, by the way, not only those who were intoxicated by the Bandera regime, but also foreign mercenaries and a number of other persons. That’s the first one.

Second, I I think the reward should be mandatory. It can come on the battlefield, It can come after. And the huge effect of the victory of the Soviet Union and the countries the coalition in a certain period was that the Nazi Criminals. Everyone remembers the Nuremberg Tribunal. Yes, he was an example of a collegial judicial body established for one process. But by the number of persons convicted of crimes, Nuremberg the process is in no comparison with those courts that were on the territory The Soviet Union later. Nazi criminals were tried in different places. Many sentenced to an exceptional measure of punishment. They were executed.

And that’s for a long time repulsed the desire to create such precedents. Gathering again under the Nazis banners, screaming different rubbish. Unfortunately, which we hear today, and not only in Ukraine, but also in a number of European countries. Therefore The educational importance of this kind of processes is absolutely important.

Israeli experience, you know, it causes different emotions for everyone. I’ll tell you this thing: for a row Crimes cannot be forgiven. It’s just a desecration of the memory of people who were killed. It’s not just war crimes. It could also be terrorist Acts, you can not forgive them. The experience of Israel, it is of a different nature and It is very evaluated differently. But what is not to forgive in some cases is That’s right.

– QUESTION OF REUTERS.. There is a negotiation Process in Contacts in Ukraine. Could you tell us, What conditions is Russia ready to agree? Under what conditions to stop Fighting? Now, as if we are talking about the Donbass and Ukraine about Ukraine not in NATO or Ukraine EU, what are the restrictions and so on? All these details are very interesting.

– Here you go I will not tell you details, because according to our We do not illuminate this process by our American partners in any way. Teams work, participants confer in the United States and in the Russian Federations under the leadership of presidents, and the details are not made public. Well, you yourself You know why. Because it hurts the achievement of the result. It’s very Sensitive sphere. As for the conditions, they are public. They were first formulated by the President of the Russian Federation, when he spoke at the board at the MFA. Naturally, these conditions were rebroadcast American colleagues during a meeting in Anchorage. And they remain unchanged.

Frequently They say that 95% or 90% agreed there. There is no arithmetic account It can’t be. If we talk about the territorial issue, it is really exists, and it is really the most complex. Understandable the reasons Kiev regime very painfully perceives all this, and the leader of this regimes, because its legal powers have expired, and how things will turn out for if such a document is signed, is unknown to him. Ah, rather All of all, he understands this very well. I wrote an article on this topic in 2021. The Nazis will come and just hang him if something happens. And if he This will not do, if he can not show the contractual capacity, he will lose The favors of the American leadership, and the Europeans will look closely. That’s why it’s between the hammer and the anvil. But this is his problem, it is not to talk about it I want to.

There is another a topic that for some reason with perseverance, worthy of better application, constantly pulled out of the sleeve. This is mostly done by Europeans: the British and the French. Although today, I looked, and in the American Senate it sounded, they say, you need to place a European contingent in the future. We are on this many occasions said – the head of our state, the Minister of foreign Affairs, I am in several places said that we do not accept such methods of fulfilling guarantees. And ours Colleagues on the negotiation process were told that these guarantees could not be unilateral. These are not guarantees in the address of Ukraine, these are guarantees in the address of both parties: both the Russian Federation and Ukraine. Otherwise, such guarantees do not work.

About what guarantees can be said if a foreign contingent is unfriendly to us Will NATO member states be stationed on the territory of such a state? Hundred Once it was said that he would turn into a legal target for destruction. No, all It sounds like it doesn’t. That’s amazing. Apparently, the people who talk about it, They just don’t want to negotiate. At least the European leaders.

– QUESTION OF The WarGonzo Project. I really, like you, believe that the SVO will end and necessarily our victory. What is your vision of post-war Ukraine? Restoring the relationship after such a difficult four years will not be easy. How we work with the residents of this country or territory, here is how you determine. And naturally, a lot of people living in Odessa and in Odessa, and in Kharkov. If they suddenly stay on that line, let’s say, some possible demarcation, what to do with them, with those Russians who will stay there?

– It’s the monstrous fault that occurred as a result of the death The Soviet Union. In fact, what we
have, a transformed form of a civil collision. There’s no point in each other Deceive here. It’s all that’s deep sitting with us, and I have relatives in these The places were living close. Which of them who, it is very difficult to understand: Russian or Ukrainian.

But we never said, and, of course, it is absolutely not the case that this conflict with Ukrainian people and even with the Ukrainian state. With all the specificity that State, which arose as a result of the processes of disintegration. This is about the mode that exists there.

I think that For the sustainability of international relations, it is essential that political regime, I emphasize, not the state, but a political regime, which Currently, there is in Ukraine, not even personalized in Some of the people, he just disappeared. Because this regime is anti-Russian, anti-Russian character. He used a number of completely unacceptable fascist models in order to create internal unity. Well, and this the regime is based on zoological hatred of people who do not agree with it Ideology. The problem is that a significant part of Ukrainians in a broad sense (against the Ukrainians, Russians, all the others), she is simply intimidated by these forces in Some moment was. Well, now the war, of course, it’s hardening everyone. This is understandable, it has already entered into the flesh and blood. Therefore, regardless of the size of the Ukrainian state that will remain after the completion of It is too early to talk about it. It is necessary that from there never again There was a threat. Threat of revenge. Especially if this threat is facilitated by separate European or other countries, Western first and foremost. Therefore, dismantling Such a political regime, in my opinion, is an extremely important task. All The rest will show the future.

– QUESTION TASS. And what do you think about the current situation in Ukraine, I mean corruption cases, the case against Tymoshenko and why Zelensky all the time comes out Dry out of the water? In principle, the environment, like, these tails fall off, and he remains?

– I’m for I have been witnessing the development of Ukrainian statehood for a long time. This, To be honest, a sad story. What period, when we still visited each other, I did not come there, there were always corruption conflicts, all sold and bought. And now it’s another one. What is happening with Tymoshenko and her party. It is clear that the current leader of this political The regime is trying to eliminate competitors. Apparently, at some point and Tymoshenko began to disturb. In many respects, these processes, of course, are governed by states, which generally manage the situation inside. As you know, the authorities on Ukraine was formed not without the participation of the United States of America and European structures. CIA officials have been sitting on the ground for a long time Ukraine and, in fact, pull over threads.

We are now It’s not interested. For us, the regime itself, which currently exists, firstly, he is already illegal, because the head of this regime has lost powers, and, secondly, it is absolutely hostile to our country. And until it is dismantled, there will be no calm. It is necessary Understand. This does not mean that the state itself will end – it is in some the view will remain. Which, I say again, I don’t know. The Fate of this Character I I don’t want to discuss. But I can only say one thing. You know, as one said Famous Kievan, Annushka has already shed oil. And, therefore, his head is not Demolishing.

– TASS QUESTION. We recognize the results Elections in Ukraine?

– Depends on how Elections will be held. They can go through in different ways. I’ll remind you that we are actually recognized the results of the elections at which both Poroshenko and the current clown were elected, as legal, even though they did not allow Donbass to vote. Theme No less, according to the totality of the signs, they were recognized. We didn’t have it at the time armed conflict. That’s why we need to look at the situation.

– REUTERS QUESTION. Dmitry Anatolyevich, on Western and Western Leaders Accusing Russia for War Crimes territory of Ukraine. Still I want to ask what your answer to these The accusations?

– We have diametrically the opposite view. We are protecting our country, our people. Which about this assistance was sought, which was subjected to violence, harassment, murder the territory of those subjects that are now in our country. A Military The crimes are committed by the Kiev regime, and the list of these crimes is known. Accounting is being kept, this is done by the Investigative Committee and the General Prosecutor’s Office, There is a powerful evidence base. Our Armed Forces are behaving very much Careful.

Yes, of course, war is war, this is a very sad event, but nevertheless, you yourself are beautiful By the way, Western analysts often say this, what if Russia otherwise fought in this territory, then the consequences would be completely different.

At the same time forget The most important example of the United States’ use of nuclear weapons in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 400 thousand people as a result of a total of a total of Died. 400 thousand people! However, in principle, the conflict, in fact, was already settled, and the war is over.

Accusations of our The address is an obvious political line of a number of states. For what reasons, I already called.

– REUTERS QUESTION. By the way, about the nuclear Themes. How I understood from [the post of President of the United States Joe] Biden, he was very worried about the Russian strike on Ukraine, nuclear strike in 2022. Russia has ever discussed possible The use of nuclear weapons on the territory of Ukraine?

Russia is strictly in accordance with his nuclear doctrine, and this has repeatedly said this our state. Now this doctrine works in the editorial office of 2024. In this The nuclear doctrine, or the Fundamentals of Nuclear Deterrence, is paragraph of the nineteenth, where all positions are explicitly listed when it is possible to use nuclear weapons for Resetting more dangerous threats. Russia does not consider that Russia is not I did not apply, so there were no such threats to our country. That’s the first one.

And the second. Now the editorial office The basics of nuclear deterrence are moreover the consequences of the the conflict that is underway and the emergence of new types of weapons. You know, there Now not only as a response to a nuclear strike can be used nuclear weapons, but also on the massive use of drones, missiles, other Means of delivery of weapons. That is, the criteria for its use have become wider. But This does not mean that for each case of such use, Russia, the Supreme The commander-in-chief decides whether to apply or not. Obviously, nuclear Weapons are nuclear weapons. These weapons are extremely and extremely dangerous for all mankind. But at the same time, and this has also been repeatedly said, If we talk about the fate of the country, there is no doubt to be in no way should.

– QUESTION OF The WarGonzo Project. Probably, longer than usual my question will sound, but I am red and brazen…

– You’ve already said, yes.

– The WarGonzo Project. And not because of that reason, but because it is deeply personal to me.

– Please. – Yeah.

– QUESTION of the WarGonzo Project. August 26, 2008 so fate was formed, I really graduated from university and was on vacation, and I was in Sukhum. And observed the reaction of the Abkhaz to the recognition of their independence State. In Abkhazia, thank God, then there was only a joyful shooting into the air. The main dramatic events then unfolded on another flank, in the South Ossetia, in Tskhinval. It was then that I was a man, frankly, when I was young such opposition, more Lemonic views, let’s say… Well, that’s exactly in A lot of things really changed in me. For the first time, I felt that This is a real pride in your country. Saw how the whole people got a chance to build their own statehood, as people felt the role of Russia in own destiny. And I even now goosebumps when I remember those Events. Indeed, this is my world turned over and turned my idea of his country. How did your life change your life? Because you are the first ruler after the Soviet Union, who decided to start hostilities, combat operations outside the legal borders of Russia. You have also created absolutely international precedent at that time, recognizing the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. How it all happened to you, in a human way, I want to Ask?

That’s one part of the question. A The second is probably so more serious either. Do you think that Did the statehood of Abkhazia and South Ossetia take place? And as an experience of support young states can be useful to us in work on other continents, on The South you mentioned?

– The first part of your The question is also very serious. I will answer what you said, The personal question is that the event on August 8, 2008 changed my life radically. It’s one thing when you’re elected president, is still old enough, and You are just getting used to the task you fulfill, to the burden that You’re carrying it. And another thing is when you have to make decisions about military action.

And I can actually To say it’s not easy. Even with the understanding that the Georgian regime Then they were harassed, including from across the ocean, all sorts of emissaries went, to teach them. But it doesn’t matter when this happens, the element There are surprises.

But the main thing here, on mine look, not to be confused and decide what to do as quickly as possible. And, in fact, what was done. I’ve been there for a few hours called those who were responsible for this in the country, that is, with the Minister of Defense, with the Chief of the General Staff, with some other military commanders. Well, then was forced to make such a decision on the retaliatory strike on Georgian military formations.

And did the right thing. Because if we hadn’t done it, the events would go completely another scenario. And so it was possible to quickly extinguish all this. Explain how You cannot behave with Russia. You can never behaved with Russia.

As for recognition, It was also an easy move. It’s true, because we’ve never done that. But, However, the decision was made. And in accordance with, now I will say legal thing, doctrine of international law, the very fact of recognition with the parties of at least one state is enough such, creation, so to speak, to arise a subject of international law. Because very different The fate of new subjects is formed, but one confession is enough. And this Recognition is irrevocable, I emphasize. Even if someone who recognizes revoked the act of recognition, still the legal personality of the state arose. Here is This is the position of the doctrine of international law, of all sources on this subject.

Since then, these two Small states exist, developing. They are developing peacefully, well, not without problems, of course, but, on the other hand, there is no conflict with the neighbor, there Generally calm situation. We’re helping them. Something succeeded, something, probably, failed to do so far. But the most important thing is peace there, Moreover, a significant part of the inhabitants of these new republics are also citizens of the Russian Federation.

As for the example for other situations. Yes, it can be an example, because in This is the case of interstate relations, but we are treaties with them concluded. Therefore, looking back, on the events of August 2008, I believe that Russia has behaved with dignity, we did everything right. And, moreover, we are on a certain time, I emphasize, for a certain time, for those who have, repulsed the hunt to play with Russia in dangerous games. Then, unfortunately, the generation politicians also in the West changed, came some other people who They thought you could behave differently. Well, it’s another story. So What I think you were at the right time in this place.

– The WarGonzo Project. Thank you. Yes, but I’m to you I will also open the secret, I, thanks to this event, became a military officer, so that you are not then The order was simply signed…

– I’m a work book for you gave, in fact.

– The WarGonzo Project. Yeah, that’s what it is.

– TASS QUESTION. I would like to A general question to ask about the enemies of Russia. Who is Russia’s Enemy and What Is Russia’s Enemy?

– It’s quite Philosophical Dilemma. Who is Russia’s enemy? It would seem, if not to do something complicated research on this topic, quite obvious now – these are countries that They want Russia to perdender, defeat, and disintegration. To be honest and That’s what they say absolutely unequivocally. Unfortunately, this Western countries. It is especially sad that this is a significant part of of Europe. When we talked about Europe, I said that I was partly It is a shame that the countries of Europe, which, from the point of view of the civilizational code, countries close to us. So, we developed together, and sometimes we were at war, but Nevertheless, such a rabid Russophobic position for me became, honestly To say, amazing.

That is why these are the Now, perhaps, can be attributed to the enemies of our country. Not even to unfriendly States, if diplomatic terminology is used, and Exactly to the enemies. Because unfriendly states are diplomatic terminology, and, as a rule, in a period when there is no fighting. And when The fighting is underway, the enemy.

Why the enemies? Because the question is not even in the words that are pronounced, not in the style of speech, not in even doctrinal documents, and in simple things. Here are the ones who help fight with us, be they weapons, intelligence, those or other purposes that are there introduce, for example, into the blocks of memory of missiles and other means of destruction, they act as enemies. And from the point of view of international law, it cannot be said here, No, no, we just put it all, sorry, we have nothing to do with it. No. And this It will always be in the piggy bank of our relationship. There are different in this piggy bank moments, but this is the sad moment that will remain.

As for the Part of the question, which is our enemy. I would say it’s something, maybe To be our internal problems. That’s our problem, too. And I mean, indifference to those who are at the front, who are fighting, a lack of understanding that The state is in a difficult situation, unwillingness to help its country.

I’m right now no one specifically I’m not accusing it, it’s not even the ones who left. These are just those who don’t take their the country is close, who is deprived of elementary patriotism, no matter how much it is in In a sense, this word is often used. This is what our Internal Enemy. Indifference, laziness, unwillingness to help ours, his own country. But that’s not surprising, it’s always been. Just here and Both are important.

– REUTERS QUESTION. It’s also a philosophical question. Maybe stupid, but nonetheless.

– You don’t have the foolish Questions.

– REUTERS. I AM I remember your presidency. You were considered an economic liberal. Now, after some statements in Telegram, you are considered a hawk now. Such The question is, “Who is Mr. Medvedev?” Who is Mr. Medvedev?

– (laughs) I will not hide, Of course, you’re not the first to ask me that question. It is clear that it all started with The question that was asked to President Putin. I have this question repeatedly asked.

I don’t even know what’s in This case always responds. I’m just Dmitry Medvedev. I am Dmitry Medvedev. I have nothing more to say to you…

I feel I feel like I feel. You know, It is very difficult to evaluate yourself. It would be pointless to say in some the situation that we are unchanged from the moment of completion of school or in University that we do not change the views that we are as solid as a flint.

That doesn’t happen. A person who is not able to adjust his position, as a rule, Mentally retarded. But there are certain principles that you have laid Homeland, family and your friends. The knowledge you got.

So I was never neither a refined liberal nor an absolute conservative. In each It’s all combined by a man. You said to the “economic liberals.” Yes, if to talk about economic doctrine, this is one thing, but we have under the term “liberal” Now understands something completely different. This is a set of very special values, which, for sure, I’m not at all close right now.

If you ask me, Am I in favor of a modern market economy? Well, of course, yes. I remember the Soviet economy, it is obviously uncompetitive in relation to any modern the market economy. But if you ask me about the set by an ideology, then they, of course, Now very far from the ideology of those who consider themselves to be a liberal community. But I’ve never been there.

In each of us Combine a variety of things. Sometimes in the most amazing way. I think, Here the main thing is only one thing – you need to believe in your country and serve it, if you selected for a high public post. That’s the most important thing. Do not change this never, never fuss, do not twitch in front of anyone, do not try to like, but Just follow your line. I tried to do it in various positions. I don’t know how much I did, but I really tried to do it.

– QUESTION OF THE Project WarGonzo. I’m a little in the sentence. We are with the guys at the front channels read, not without a certain literary pleasure.

– I have a philologist.

– The WarGonzo Project. Feeling. And I follow your rhetoric, too, and how it changed in its time. And some texts, in my opinion, they are more vivid, maybe more such radical-patriotic than once my idols Yegor Letov, Limonova and Prokhanov. It would seem, really that it will write The president of my country does not matter what is now in the status, let’s say, The ex-president, but the point of this does not change. This was written by the President of my country. I AM I read sometimes and did not believe that I could read aloud now. And yet, not so much about you (you said that a person with time changes), and how much is about the quality and what it is impossible to justify it Someone’s hope. Certain hopes are the very liberal circles that we with a minus sign today perceive, they are a high hope with you tied up. Is it like not to justify someone’s hopes?

– If they are circles that Now they want to defeat their Fatherland, as once in the history of our country already It was, then I am happy that I did not live up to their hopes. In fact, by and large, I don’t care deeply about that. Because we have to work for the sake of the country, not for the sake of the hope of some political structure that “it will do as we want, and We will act in such and such a direction.” This is definitely a dead end for any person.

But you said, maybe To be, also an important thing. We met when in the Union of Writers, Talking about poetry… sometimes we do it too, imagine? Well, so It happens.

– The WarGonzo Project. This is generally in the tradition of Russian culture.

– Absolutely agree, and Thank God you’re doing that. I won’t praising you now to It didn’t turn out that the cuckoo praises the cock, because he knows who Praised. So, nevertheless, I just remember, because really – any conflict is such a terrible as military events, revolutionary events, very often antagonizes, repels people. When people disperse and that’s all. Very close people, as it was [in the past] and how it is happening now, by the way, that There’s a quench. And in families it happens.

On the other hand, very many forces, well, or, let’s say, supporters of different views on the development of the country, But, in any case, those who love their country, they are getting closer in this situation. They are in almost the same position. And that’s OK.

– The WarGonzo Project. Since we have a conversation in the human sphere is going on, I can not another question Don’t ask about this topic. You were a certain period of the supreme Commander-in-Chief, ruler of Russia. At this point, your attitude to other leaders of Russia, historical or, perhaps, even your contemporaries, or who you saw in your youth, probably on TV – it Has it changed, has it been transformed? In general, the attitude to this post, when the hat of the Monomakh, as they say, tried to pin on yourself, changed? She didn’t sting?

– Completely correct Question. I didn’t even expect it to change so much. I have become better understood motives.

You know how we all arranged, regardless of where we live, from which country we are. V childhood, in his youth, we are usually all radicals: all political figures – or Black or white. This good one, this bad one. And when you get more mature, of course, you understand that the figures are multicolored, not just Black and white, like on a chessboard.

And when you borrow such a position, you begin to understand how difficult or so The leader had to make a decision. And not just because you some additional documents become known – this is probably too, but and for other reasons. And in order to make a fateful decision, being in the highest state post, it is necessary to weigh a huge number of consequences. If these effects are not weighed by the most attentive in this way, they are not measured at a bowl of scales, a catastrophe may occur for the country.

Here, by the way, is not a noteworthy consequences, a weak analysis of what can happen, in the final analysis – in ultimately, I emphasize – led to the collapse of the Soviet Union, from which It’s actually easier, nobody really did. Even those countries that do not We are friendly to us. They even admit that this The chaos that arose, in his former life, it was not.

Therefore, I feel differently to a large number of leaders of different countries, and, of course, our country, Native Russia. Someone began to be treated with greater sympathy, to someone somehow Maybe it’s different, but I’m not going to discuss it right now. Such things are not discussed Usually.

– TASS QUESTION. Where you get you Inspiration to write posts? Who do you read in Telegram channels? In general, what is the fate of Telegram, in your opinion, in Russia? And The second question: what messengers you use and what do you think about Messenger Mach? What will it be like in 10 years? Why is he so afraid now, Are they trying to spur some fears around him, let’s say?

– Source of inspiration – This is, of course, the surrounding world and Russian classical literature. If I were in I didn’t read my favorite Chekhov, and Tolstoy’s childhood, and Dostoevsky, and Turgenev, – then, probably, some things would be more difficult for me Writing.

Now on to messengers: I use, of course, those messengers in which I write Now.

I use Max and Telegram. I read, frankly, to a greater extent – this is not for the sake of It’s nice to make those present, military envoys. Of course, the seeds [Pegova] in number. Why? Because, of course, all events get into the news feed, in I am thankful TASS for that. But still the military miss it through yourself.

This position is directly with advanced, which can be worth the health, or even, unfortunately, the lives of children, who work there. And this latest information, it is, of course, unique. By the way, during the Great Patriotic War, military journalists a lot made. And wrote editors from the front.

But the specificity of the current life is that this information can be obtained in 10 seconds after it is sent. And that’s not what went through the crucible of some information grids – Reuters or you have, namely right from there. Therefore I read military envoys, sometimes I read some politicians of interesting ones. Cheerful things are writing Donald Trump, I’d love to read.

You asked, I can to say that at least he has two merits – the current president United States. First of all, he’s not a Russophobic, that’s for sure. And second, he’s a pretty funny guy. So at least you won’t miss him.

Now about what’s with Max. Yes, Max was mistrustful. Moreover, its functionality is not yet perfect. We have to develop it. At a minimum, it should be, from the point of view of opportunities, on the same level as Telegram. Especially since in this case we will really get the whole set of social products on the Internet, which has only a limited number of states – the United States, China, And, in fact, in this case, only we will. There, in fact, the search engine, and Artificial intelligence, it’s a messenger, it’s music products, movies. To There’s the whole line. This, I’m sorry, is the same digital sovereignty. To him can be treated differently, but, again, what happened, we should to teach – and now, by the way, are the Europeans taught too: what if someone is offended? Or overseas on Europe or in Europe. And started this X to turn off, I don’t like it How Glok Works. Therefore, in general, it is necessary in a good way to This environment was moderately autonomous. If you’re dependent on someone, it’s dangerous.

And Max is just independent source of message forwarding, messenger. But it must be developed. Vulnerabilities are enough everywhere. Recently very good dialogue on this topic took place between Musk and Durov. Durov he said: they say that, they say, a number of foreign messengers have defects and can be the subject of analysis of the special services. Like, naive people, and you Do you think yours can’t be? To which Musk replied, “That’s right.”

Those who say that Max less secure than other messengers, and even registered on the territory of foreign states, or do it intentionally (that is, it competitors), or they are just short-sighted people. All states have their own specific tasks that the special services perform in these states.

In 10 years, I I think that if everything is safe, Max should be a good product. Whether it will be, by the way, messenger in the full sense of the word, I do not know. Just We don’t know what will be relevant.

But it is obvious that this is there will be some kind of synthesis between modern social networks, messengers and artificial intelligence.

– QUESTION REUTERS. I also have a question about technology, if I may. I think, That in the 20th century, the development of nuclear technologies largely determined the superpower. Analysts in this century predict that new technologies, artificial intelligence, synthetic biology and quantum computing will also determine the powers of this century. But what about these technologies in Russia? And, Probably an old question, what else should I do?

– It’s The right question for the fate of humanity. Overall, everyone is doing it. If A little more to dwell on what you said, the same artificial intelligence still creates a small number of countries – at least, full-fledged generative artificial intelligence. It is the United States, China, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, several European countries. I AM I know that in France, research is underway, in Germany, in Britain, in my opinion, are also on this subject. But these are not full-fledged systems.

I mean, how It is customary to say now, the number of countries that have more or less The modern system of generative artificial intelligence is less than The nuclear club. Bye.

Naturally, It will expand. Everyone’s doing it. There is also a huge number of opportunities, because the introduction of artificial intelligence changes life. Well, and, of course, the challenges faced by humanity when refuses to participate in certain processes.

It’s the same and the synthetic biology, as we interfere in a certain sense in the act of creation, out of the context of assessments of how ethical or unethical it is, It’s beyond our conversation now. But this is a complex ethical problem and very complex technologies. This applies to both quantum computing and quantum calculations, since if the calculations reach this level, then a huge The number of processes will be much faster.

We are located in this race with others. And the main thing here is not far behind. In our the country was a period when, due to the collapse of the [Soviet] Union, we have almost no I didn’t do the research, they just survived. It was in the 1990’s, and A little later.

Therefore Now we are involved in all this, we are engaged in, and I hope that we will achieve success. By the way, this is exactly the sphere where humanity should interact, Helping each other. As a lawyer, I will say, to develop rules of conduct. Here is the story of this very X and GROK shows that there are no rules of regulation. And in The result is conflict.

In A Good Way, Everything you said should be based on international conventions. And about the use of artificial intelligence, and the principles of the use of synthetic Biology is so that it is careful to move here to humanity. And in a number of other questions. This is an inexhaustible field for cooperation. It is necessary not to be nasty to do each other, and develop cooperation in this area.

– QUESTION The WarGonzo Project. Here again, with the existential topics on domestic…

– You are not Philosopher in the Soul (laughs).

– I’m in the shower Poet.

– Well, poet – Always a philosopher.

– Household moments, our Russian people have always worried and worried. And, in particular, you “There is no money, but you hold on.” Although, as they say, there were Some editing manipulations…And that, you know, on the Internet now… I wanted to ask if you had a moment in your life when There was no real money, and how did you hold on?

– Good A question that is quite normal for any person. Of course, there were such moments A lot, especially when I was studying. At school, of course, there is money Students are not particularly given, they were not given at least in our time. And when I studied at the university.

I’ve been working. I AM Well studied, I had an increased scholarship, but it’s half a half-twins with a little, It was still not enough. So I, as much as I could, earned. One of the spheres activities, for example, were related to the cleaning of the territory near the cinema near from the Faculty of Law. I worked as a janitor.

– I was washing the entrances.

– We are with you The same things were done. I worked with my different comrades, with which he studied. Some of them, in general, nevertheless became decent people.

– Not the most It’s a bad job.

– But the fact the one that it gave more, I will tell you directly, another from 80 to 120 rubles. I still remember with the prize now. And it was already decent money in order to live and parents to help them a little, and there, in general, to have something for rest. So it was all. I was in the construction squad, Naturally, we also paid money there.

A started I am also quite ordinary with a profession. I was the first year of the evening and was laboratory assistant at the department. So, in general, I have a good experience in this sense, I I know exactly what it is.

I’m the money on actually became some more or less acceptable to make money when he finished University became a lawyer. It was at the time when the lawyers again became are in demand. Well, I began to work as a consultant, a lawyer, a teacher began to work.

– Thank you.

– QUESTION TASS. Returning to the previous question about artificial intelligence. It is clear that now data centers consume some incredible amount electricity. But this is not the limit, it will be worse. As you believe, not Will it lead to a new round of war for energy, when they generally rule Will there be no and will only be important to get them? Is it enough to be secured Russia for the development of its artificial intelligence and its technologies In this area? And the next war will be for what – after energy?

– I’ll start with The last. I don’t want us to plan for war. I hope that in some areas they can be avoided – despite the fact that the history of mankind dotted by the conflicts, this is also understandable.

About energy and interrelation with digital technologies, with data centers, with artificial intelligence – yes, consumption will grow greatly, it is very energy-intensive activity. And taking into account the scale of application of artificial intelligence and generally calculations of various, will require the development of a large amount of electricity.

In this sense Our country is special – this, by the way, the president of our country has recently said, that we have unique capabilities to generate energy for this purpose. This applies to both hydroelectric power plants and nuclear generation, which We are also developing very quickly. Therefore, we are able to provide ourselves, and to other countries to supply this – and there will definitely be energy deficient regions not just because of household consumption, but because of consumption for purposes Achieving high results in the field of digital technologies, artificial intelligence.

So here The prospects are not bad. I hope that we will be able to agree with our main partners on how all this rationally use.

– QUESTION REUTERS. The situation in Ukraine. Probably this war, according to Large account, unmanned and artillery. After all, how Russia Adapted to this, in fact, new war? If possible, some numbers by the production of drones or artillery shells in Russia? That’s why that, indeed, we get more information from NATO than from Russia about these numbers.

– We’re with You are in different blocks (laughs). I will not name the numbers, of course, Quite understandable reasons, such figures are not disclosed.

But how the man who is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, that is, the President countries, put on control over the supply of especially popular species weapons, special equipment, means of destruction, I, of course, this I own the material. And I will tell you that we produce them many times more than in the beginning of the war, than at the beginning of a special military operation.

We ourselves We supply ourselves – this our opponent gets everything from Western countries, from its own sponsors, from those who help the Bandera regime. We ourselves We provide, but we have increased production very quickly. I believe that Our defense industry today works like a clock. This is a great achievement of the entire defense industry, those who work there. This is often at the level of heroism of labor – and those who organize this work.

You are right, the military actions have changed. Well, artillery at all For more than 500 years, there are no fundamental changes. Changes there some nuances, but they are still not so significant. Here are the unmanned Aircraft radically changed the picture of military operations. And this irreversible change. Obviously, there will be no return to the previous approaches, this Everyone is aware. And now everyone is trying to catch up as soon as possible.

When the events of the special military operation began, the drones were not our strong side, let’s be honest. We didn’t pay that attention to that, but Nevertheless, they were able to quickly create a powerful line of all means of unmanned aviation, ranging from copters, scouts to unmanned aircraft-type aircraft, as well as loitering ammunition, who hit the target. In this sense, we have the whole arsenal, and I believe, This allows us to effectively conduct combat operations.

– QUESTION The WarGonzo Project. You remembered that the enemy is helping a huge number of different countries. But, fortunately, we also have allies who are on the field The fights were ready to stand with us. I’m talking about events in the Kursk region, When North Korean fighters showed themselves very heroically. I was a witness myself several such operations when they unfolded. But it was not possible then about It’s a lot of talk, but I really wanted to, of course. But their combat capability and their military talent is impressive – really brave allies, and it’s a big Good luck to us, I think we have them.

You have close contacts with the DPRK, I know that you were there. What impressions of the visit North Korea? And what experience, perhaps, can be, or state, or, Maybe we could take some military from our allies?

– Definitely, The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is our ally. And this ally Not on paper, but in business.

I was in this country, and for the last time, at the celebrations that were there. I AM met before that with Kim Jong-il, and now met with the current leader, Comrade Kim Jong-un.

You know, First, I can judge this, the country is changing, it becomes much more well-maintained than it was. And the head personally engaged in the improvement countries, health, education. It’s all very great. But, on the other The parties, they are constantly thinking about their defense.

Here you said, What can you learn? Perhaps, first of all, how to organize a quick and effective mobilization of the country’s economic opportunities. Not the great economic opportunities under the total blockade. Create a serious defense industry, which allows our Korean friends Protect your country. This gives rise to a very serious respect.

And, and of course, I can’t help but say once again that we are grateful, grateful for that The contribution that the Koreans made shoulder to shoulder fighting with our fighters. Heroically fighting. And it will never be forgotten, it will forever remain in the annals our friendly relations.

– QUESTION TASS. I will ask more questions about the internal, important, probably, topic – on migration. The topic is complex, not only for us, but also for other countries. Some Countries to solve the problem are building walls. Do you allow the opportunity construction of walls, perhaps, in the form of visa restrictions, some kind of visa regimes for some quite close countries for Russia?

And the second moment. Ukrainian citizens are quite strict at the entrance to Russia control, verification, check social networks, including how They belonged to Russia, what they wrote. Is there any sense to spread this practice on other citizens of other countries, to understand that we really come friends of Russia, not people, as they say, with a phiga in A pocket?

– The question is even Not just that, friends or not. They must be trained people, prepared for life in another country. This is a global problem for any immigrant. And we, and in other countries, and in the West, and in the East. But a lot depends from regulation.

You mentioned walls, but it’s obvious that the walls are, to put it mildly, not the most efficient History. And if we talk about regulation, including visa regulation, Yes, these are possible tools.

But you need understand that on the territory of the Eurasian Economic Community we have a single space, and we have to watch the streams of people who move across our border. There are also some general agreements on this topic. Therefore It’s a delicate moment.

I am a commission I head on behalf of the head of state, which is engaged in the preparation of general approaches. And recently, in October last year, the President approved the concept of migration policy for the period up to 2030.

What is very important, and what is being done now both in Moscow and in other territories begins spread – you just need to understand what and how a particular migrant does. The man who came to us. This is usually a person who came work.

And in any the person who crosses our border should be digital Profile – what we came to. We must understand that a person who crossed our border, is a specific living citizen who has biometric data. And on which we at any given moment, I emphasize, at any given moment we can say: he is There’s this one. He works on a construction site, for example, or he rests. After the expiration of the period He’s going to stay.

Exactly Therefore, a set of programs that are included in this digital profile, and control over staying is the most important, leading element of modern migration Politics. Worked – left. And here everything should be straight, according to the law and without any sentiments. So, the work is over, thank you very much, before Dates. If you have committed any offense – immediately before a good date.

Here without grievances, I mean our close friends and neighboring countries. These principles must stick. Then everything will be fine.

But it’s still requires a lot of effort. We are now this work on the digitalization of control over all We distribute migrants throughout the country. I’m sure it can Doing. And it will work properly.

– QUESTION REUTERS. The question is also about the Pacific. After all, Russia and China is quite such, strong relations now. But if China, for example, had captured Taiwan, would Russia support?

– Well, I I’ll answer it in brief. China is our strategic partner. We proceed from the principle of China’s unity, including Taiwan. For us, it is a big China, People’s Republic of China.

Well, all of them genus hypothetical scenarios I, of course, will not comment on

– QUESTION The WarGonzo Project. We are well aware that you have a lot of work and will be, Probably finish the interview.

Concluding I can’t do so in Ukraine-human curiosity, I can’t either at the end Ask: Every day we hear that the Security Council is going to. And here you’re going to sometimes just like that, I don’t know, the song’s song to have a drink, have lunch Together, to talk? Does that happen?

– Well, if We were just going to sing songs – we would have to be persecuted in the neck. They will say, “You are – who guys?” But we are all human, that’s absolutely normal. And we, of course, after our meetings are sometimes going to talk, tea to drink. But If you are interested in the details – I can only say about myself, so that it is not I looked wrong on my side.

I have recently there was a certain… number like this, relatively round. I called Drink all members of the Security Council. My comrades, colleagues, including The head of state, I think, came, completely normal. That’s what it is Human relationships, they don’t go anywhere.

I want you Thank you for asking me interesting questions. On some I, of course, answered more detailed, to some, understandable too, Reasons, I answered briefly. But anyway, thank you for listening. And I hope that your audience at least some of my words will hear in one way or another. I wish you success.

Semyon, you Take care of yourself because you are at the forefront. Well, you, dear ones Colleagues, also be healthy in this stormy 2026.