 Sergei Lavrov: U.S.-led European missile defense may split Euro-Atlantic region November 22, 2011 - 20:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S.-led European missile defense must not create dividing lines in the Euro-Atlantic region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said during his visit to Moldova on Tuesday. He said that differences over missile defense must not be allowed to split Europe or counterweigh the universally proclaimed thesis that no country should protect itself at the expense of others. Moscow sees the American missile defense as a potential threat to its security and demands legal guarantees that it will not be directed against Russia, The Voice of Russia reported.   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 |  Latest news Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
