Attack on Iran will be calamity for regionSeptember 22, 2007 - 16:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Military attack on Iran will be a calamity for the whole region. It will cause flows of refugees to Russia," Russian Acting Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with Russia TV Channel. "Furthermore, the region is the main source of energy for Western states," he said. He underscored that Russia doesn't wish defeat to the United States. We want America to use its huge potential for the glory of the state and development of mutually beneficial cooperation with other countries," he said. Mr Lavrov also reminded of the great number of Azerbaijanis living in the region. "War will result in flows of refugees. Russia doesn't exercise visa regime with Azerbaijan and this will also be a problem," he noted, RIA Novosti 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |