Russia hopes to revive Iran Six negotiationsOctober 22, 2011 - 10:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The negotiating process of the Iran Six (Russia, the United States, Britain, France, Germany and China) on a draft Security Council resolution to expand sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program has halted but Russia hopes to revive it, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday, Oct 21 in a radio interview. The United States and some European countries suspect Iran of using its nuclear program to develop atomic weapons. “We are trying to revive the talks with Europeans, Americans, us and Chinese from one side and Iran from the other but they are stalled. We want this process to move forward,” Lavrov said. The United Nations Security Council has approved several sanctions against Iran’s controversial nuclear program. Lavrov added that Iran should respect the Security Council’s sanctions but mentioned that there are unilateral sanctions introduced by separate countries. “Unilateral sanctions do not help …. they split a united front, ” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying. 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. |