Our policy is European and Euro-Atlantic integration. There is no substitute for NATO.

With respect to Euro-Atlantic integration, we have to realize that we need to normalize the relationships with our neighbors, and especially with Russia.

I decided to go into politics because of our Soviet-style government.

Restoration of friendship with Russia, our biggest neighbor, is necessary for our peace and economy.

Since the whole village was poor, we didn't realize our own poverty. I was happy.

It was not my wish to come into politics. I was not a public person; I preferred to spend my birthdays with family and friends. But the 2008 elections were fraudulent, so I decided to finance the opposition to make them stronger.