Russian MFA dubs attempts to impose oil embargo on Iran "harmful"December 24, 2011 - 11:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Aleksandr Lukashevich said his country views the western attempts to impose an oil embargo on Iran as "counterproductive" and "harmful". "These (sanctions) are an inefficient and hardly productive way of solving problems. We think that any covert plans exceeding the limits of the UN Security Council are counterproductive, unconstructive and harmful," Lukashevich said. Lukashevich said it is necessary to promote a dialogue of "six" international mediators because sanctions adopted by the Security Council last year "proved to be harmful to the Iranian economy. We believe the sanctions component is exhausted." The Russian side said that the important thing is to restore the negotiation process as soon as possible between Tehran and the Group 5+1, consisting of the United States, Britain, France, Russia, China, and Germany, Fars News Agengy reported citing Zerkalo newspaper. During an interview with the Iran's Islamic republic news agency Lukashevich added, "We have declared time and again that Russia is opposed to any anti-Iranian action by the international community and believes that they will be useless." 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |