I don't believe in democracy by bayonet.

- Alexander Lebedev

It seems to be in fashion among Russian politicians to blame Berezovsky for everything. Soon they'll be holding him responsible for global warming, e…

- Alexander Lebedev

It is not polite for a Russian to interfere in British politics.

- Alexander Lebedev

I am probably the biggest equity investor in the history of modern Russia.

- Alexander Lebedev

Owning a newspaper does not confer immunity.

- Alexander Lebedev

I am not aspiring to be a senior bureaucrat. It would limit my freedom.

- Alexander Lebedev

Politkovskaya was a known critic of the administration. For this reason, one cannot rule out the possibility that someone would want to blame the gov…

- Alexander Lebedev

Newspapers are a centre of public culture. We can’t give in to extortion.

- Alexander Lebedev

Facts are important to me, not emotions. I would caution against speculation.

- Alexander Lebedev