Russia calls to stop “indiscriminate” use of force in LibyaMarch 21, 2011 - 12:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia voiced regret over the allied military operations in Libya and denounced “indiscriminate” use of force in the North African country. “Moscow regrets this armed action launched with reference to hastily passed UN Security Council Resolution 1973,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said in a statement posted on the ministry’s website. “We are convinced that it is necessary to stop bloodshed and launch dialogue among Libyans themselves for the internal conflict to be settled credibly.” In another statement issued on Sunday, March 20, Moscow called for a halt to “indiscriminate” use of force in Libya. “We strongly urge the countries concerned to stop indiscriminate use of force,” the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman said. He added that it was “impermissible” to use the “controversial” Security Council resolution for achieving aims that “clearly go beyond its mandate of taking only steps to protect the civilian population.” Russia, along with China, Germany, India and Brazil, abstained in the vote on Resolution 1973, which called for a no-fly zone over Libya. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |