Lavrov: U.S. anti-missile shield in Europe aimed at restraining RussiaDecember 26, 2007 - 14:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deployment of U.S. military facilities in Europe is meant for restraining Russia but not for liquidation of Iranian missiles, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. "We possess serious data that the target is not Iran's hypothetic threats but restraint of Russia. The U.S. chooses one-sided measures neglecting our concerns," he said. "Besides, shift of power in Iran can appear as an "incidental goal. What we want is to make sure that Iran's nuclear program is not for military purposes. Shift of power is not our objective. In this view, the U.S. attempts to change the regime will appear as inconsistent partnership," the Minister said, Vremya Novostey reports. 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 | 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. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |