  State Department: Russia's recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia would be blunderMarch 24, 2008 - 12:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia's independence would be a serious blunder, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Fried told Rustavi-2 Georgian TV company."The U.S. position is unchangeable. Resolution of the Georgian-Abkhazian and Georgian-South Ossetian conflicts should be peaceful, with Georgia's territorial integrity guaranteed," Fried said. Last Friday, the Russian State Duma called on the President and government to recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts  The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.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. |
