(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT, VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING: “We will never pursue the path of self-isolation, xenophobia, suspicion and search of enemies. All this is manifestation of weakness, while we are strong and self-confident.” (SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT, VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING: ”(OVER WIDE OF PUTIN SPEAKING) Under no circumstances are we going to curb our relations with Europe, with America. At the same time we will reconstruct and widen traditional ties with the south of the American continent. We will continue cooperation with Africa and the countries of the Middle East.” (SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT, VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING: “Russia will be open to the world, to the cooperation, to attracting foreign investments, to the implementation of joint projects.” (SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT, VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING: “So-called sanctions and external restrictions are a stimulus for the more effective and speedy achievement of our goals. We have many things to do.” (SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT, VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING: “What does this full amnesty mean? It means that in case a person legalises his finances and property in Russia, he has solid legal guarantees that he will not (CLOSE OF PUTIN) be dragged by different officials, including law enforcement, shaken down here and there, will not be asked about the sources and means of acquiring his capital. That he will not face criminal or administrative charges and there will be no questions to him from tax authorities and law enforcement. Let’s do it now but just once. Everyone who wants to come to Russia should use it.” (SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT, VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING: “This year, as it has happened many times before at fateful moments of our history, our people have shown national enthusiasm, resilience and patriotism. And the difficulties that we face create (OVER PEOPLE LISTENING) new possibilities for us. We are ready to accept any challenge of the time (OVER WIDE OF PEOPLE LISTENING) and to win.”