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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. 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. |