It's extremely important to move in a direction that will allow us to take advantage of WTO membership.

Regarding our links with the Russian government, Severstal is a private company with no government participation. We are answerable to our shareholders.

Consolidation is an important step in the development of our company as a national steel and raw minerals producer that can compete in Russia and widen its global market presence.

We believe that the business system only is the key to success. It's no miracle, only day-to-day work in the appropriate way.

My wealth is reflected in the price of Severstal, and the number of shares I have in my possession doesn't have any impact on the company.

When we put $4 billion into the U.S. economy, they were OK with this. When we preserved jobs in Dearborn, or preserved jobs in Columbus, or preserved jobs in Pennsylvania, everyone was happy.