Russia needs development and modernisation to become a leader in an interdependent world.

But we must look outward, because new technologies and means of communication make this more than ever an interdependent world.

But, in an interdependent world, all trade actions are double-edged.

That surely has its advantages, but it makes for a more interdependent and fragile world.

And in this interdependent world, Nigeria's domestic problems could soon be ours as well.

In the new, interdependent world, both sides have to adjust.

"Trade and economic conflicts are unavoidable in an interdependent world," he said.

We truly live now in an interdependent world and must reform ourselves to meet these new circumstances.

Two worlds once interdependent are not so happy in each other's company anymore.

"Our political system has a much better sense of being in an interdependent world," he said.