Speaking about these international lending institutions, the Treasury official said, "They're certainly going to be very important players in any ongoing efforts to support Russia."

The British and the French had supported Russia on a massive scale with war materials.

It was an effort to support Russia by keeping the Dardanelles Strait open.

She also said that the EU is ready to support Russia in its fight against international terrorism.

When war broke out, Austrian was bound to support Russia by a secret treaty.

Europe must support Russia in President Putin's clear commitment to defending democracy and starting on the road to reforms.

I believe it to be the European Union's task to support Russia and help it to get a process of negotiation going without delay.

I think that we should support Russia as it develops a culture of democracy and respect for human rights.

The EU stands ready to support Russia in its continuing reform of the judicial system.

The European Union must stand ready to support Russia in these efforts.