“We are the biggest humanitarians on the planet, and the most benevolent nation that has ever been in history, ” – Mike Johnson on USAID.

"In the year marking the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, Russian diplomats will remain highly active in countering any attempts to distort history, as well as manifestations of neo-Nazism, Russophobia and other forms of discrimination based on nationality or religion," Putin said. "Protecting the rights of our compatriots abroad will also continue to be a top priority."

"The American government rejects this. NATO's decisions are such that this is not closed, but it is also not on the agenda. Therefore, in this situation, it is not about Ukraine's NATO membership – I want to emphasize that," Scholz said during a televised election debate with Friedrich Merz.

"We will continue to do everything necessary to protect our national interests, support the foreign policy aspects of the special military operation, and create secure, favorable conditions for the country's development and the well-being of our citizens," Lavrov stressed.

“We responded to this in 2018, and WE’LL DO IT AGAIN,” he pointed out.

"We take such statements realistically," Galuzin said. "What matters is that words are backed by concrete steps that consider Russia's legitimate interests, address the root causes of the crisis and acknowledge the new realities."

"So far, no such proposals have been received," he added.