Sergey Lavrov: Russia's stance on Kosovo proceeds from international lawJuly 9, 2007 - 17:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A solution on Kosovo's status, which will not satisfy Belgrade and Pritina, will not pass into the UN Security Council, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated. "Any solution is possible basing on the consent from both parties involved. Any other solution cannot pass through the Security Council," Lavrov told the journalists commenting on coming consultations over the Kosovo status in the UN Security Council scheduled for Monday. The RF FM noted that Russia's stance proceeds from the international law and is not dictated by artificial schemes, RIA "Novosti" reports. Currently there are two documents on the table in front of the UN SC. Russia offers to continue talks between Pritina, which is seeking independence, and Belgrade right up to a compromise solution, which would satisfy both sides. According to Moscow, after it the international community must provide all security measures for returning refugees. The draft resolution introduced by the United States, France and Great Britain offers to adopt the Marti Ahtisaari Plan, which grants independence to Kosovo, after 120 days given to Belgrade and Pritina for additional talks. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. 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. |