Alexander Yakovenko: potential for Kosovo resolution not exhaustedDecember 25, 2007 - 16:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia stands for a balanced solution to the Kosovo problem, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Yakovenko."We could not support Mr Martti Ahtisaari's "status package" which calls for division of a sovereign state and conflicts with norms of international law, UN Regulations and Resolution 1244," he said. "The UN is the body to take a final decision on Kosovo's status," he added. The main result of the UN Security Council's work on Kosovo is prevention of resolution proposed by Europe, according to him. "Troika of international mediators was formed in August with a purpose to establish a correct dialogue between Serbs and Kosovar Albanians. Although no agreement was reached on the expiry of the 120-day term, we are convinced that the potential to resolve the problem via talks has not been exhausted. However, unilateral scenarios can provoke destabilization and encourage separatists throughout the globe," Mr Yakovenko said, the RF MFA press office 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |