  Russian FM: UN resolution on Syria “borders on hysteria” February 6, 2012 - 14:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday, February 6 sharply rejected western criticism of Russia’s veto on a United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria, saying it was “bordering on hysteria.” “Some comments from the West on the UN Security Council vote, I would say, are indecent and bordering on hysteria,” Lavrov told reporters. “Such hysterical comments are aimed at suppressing what is actually happening.” Lavrov and Foreign Intelligence Service chief Mikhail Fradkov are to visit Damascus on Tuesday, as news reports said the mission could try to push Assad to quit. “Russia strongly intends to achieve a rapid stabilisation of the situation in Syria through the rapid implementation of much-needed democratic reforms,” the Russian foreign ministry said earlier. China also rejected criticism of its veto while calling on both sides to the conflict to halt the violence that has claimed the lives of more than 6,000 people since March, according to rights groups, AFP reported.   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 |  Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.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. |
