Lavrov: Russia open to constructive proposals on SyriaJanuary 25, 2012 - 17:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is “open to constructive proposals” on settling violence in Syria but remains opposed to any UN resolution requiring all nations to abide by unilateral sanctions imposed by the West, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, Jan 25. “We are open to constructive proposals that are in line with the set task of ending violence,” Lavrov said. “We will not be able to back proposals under which unilaterally imposed sanctions against Syria, sanctions that were declared without any consultations with Russia, China or other BRIC nations,” he continued. “This is simply unfair and counterproductive.” The resolution on Syria which Russia proposed to the UN Security Council is still on the negotiating table, Lavrov added. His comments came as Russian and U.S. officials had talks in Moscow on how to stop the violence in Syria, which U.N. estimates say has killed more than 5,400 people. Any resolution backed by Russia “must firmly state that it cannot be used or interpreted to justify any outside military intervention in the Syria crisis,” he added, RIA Novosti 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 | 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. |