Kosovo can trigger chain reaction, Russia saysDecember 27, 2007 - 15:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia reserves the right to redirect approaches to the so-called unrecognized republics in the post soviet space. "In case of the unilateral recognition of the independence of Kosovo and Metohija, Russia will be entitled to change its approach to the so-called unrecognized republics in the post-soviet regions - South Ossetia, Abkhazia and Transnistria," the chairman of the Council of the Federation (upper chamber of the Russian parliament), Sergei Mironov said. "All know that Russia supports Belgrade not because it loves Serbia. Moscow has hinted that it will use Kosovo independence for establishing its own order in Russia's "underbelly". Russia warns against a chain reaction Kosovo's independence can trigger. Lawyers say Kosovo will become a precedent. Besides, Moscow is the host at its backyard irrespective of a piece of land in faraway Balkans," Die Presse 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 | U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said. Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province 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. |