Medvedev: sanctions against Russian companies cooperating with Iran unacceptableMarch 10, 2011 - 19:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev told U.S. Vice President Joe Biden that unilateral sanctions against Russian companies were unacceptable, Interfax reported. “The meeting focused on a number of key issues, including unacceptability of unilateral U.S. sanctions against Russian companies, which strictly observe UN Security Council resolution 1929, as well as other resolutions adopted in connection with the situation on Iran’s nuclear program,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich stated at a briefing in Moscow. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |