Russia’s FM: all sides in Syrian conflict should stop violenceSeptember 1, 2012 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia’s Foreign Minister is urging other countries to try to persuade all sides in the Syrian conflict to stop the violence. According to AP, Sergei Lavrov said Saturday, Sept 1, that although the international community is united in its desire to see an end to Syria’s bloodshed, there are “rather serious disagreements” on how to achieve that. The minister, in a speech at Moscow’s Institute of International Relations, criticized nations that favor outside military intervention in Syria. “Every foreign player should make all Syrian sides, particularly those with whom they have special influence, stop the violence,” he said. “When they say the government should stop violence first ... that is either naive or a provocation.” Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |