RUSSIA: FORMER SOVIET LEADER GORBACHEV PRESS CONFERENCE

The speaker discusses the importance of pursuing political solutions over armed conflict, emphasizing the moral implications of using weapons against defenseless individuals. They highlight the potential negative consequences of current actions on relationships and stress the importance of Russia's future as a powerful, democratic, and open state.

What does the speaker believe should always be used when available?

• Military force

• Political solutions

• Economic sanctions

• Diplomatic isolation

According to the speaker, what is considered immoral?

• Using force against the defenseless

• Negotiating with adversaries

• Implementing economic policies

• Seeking international support

What does the speaker suggest might happen if the current path is continued?

• Strain on relationships and self-exhaustion

• Increased global influence

• Strengthening of international alliances

• Improvement in economic conditions

What is the speaker's vision for Russia's future?

• A state with limited international influence

• A closed and isolated state

• A powerful, democratic, and open state

• A state focused on military expansion

What does the speaker believe is the key to Russia's increased role in the world?

• Military dominance

• Economic isolation

• Becoming a democratic and open state

• Cultural preservation