"I have never allowed anti-Russian rhetoric in Ukrainian policy toward such a strategic partner like Russia. This is the first point. I never went against the interests of the Ukrainian state and the Ukrainian people."

"For me, there are no my people and strangers, no bad people and good people. All people are equal for me."

"The Party of the Regions has won a convincing victory. We are ready to undertake responsibility for forming the Cabinet and we are calling on everyone to join us."

"We must improve our lives and we will do it together - all of our citizens and myself as president of Ukraine."

"I don't need power at the cost of spilled blood."