Sergei Mironov: Russia should reconsider stance on unrecognized territoriesFebruary 18, 2008 - 18:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian State Duma and Federation Council pass a statement on Kosovo, Federation Council Sergei Mironov said."We call on supporters of Kosovo's independence to think about negative consequences of the process. It's infringement of international law and UN principles that took place. Our statement reflects the official position of our state," he said, adding, "Russia should reconsider stance on unrecognized territories," Lenta.ru reports. Kosovo proclaimed independence on February 17. Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica condemned it as a false state. He said Kosovo was propped up unlawfully by the United States which was "ready to violate the international order for its own military interests". 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 | 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. 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. |