Ukrainian PM says military conflict would threaten regional stabilityMarch 3, 2014 - 18:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk warned on Monday, March 3, that a military conflict in his east European country would threaten the stability of the whole region, according to Reuters. He also said Ukraine would not permit ethnic Russians who have declared themselves the leaders of Crimea to annex the southern region, which is now in the hands of Russian forces. "I was and am a supporter of a diplomatic solution to the crisis, as a conflict would destroy the foundations for stability in the whole region," Yatseniuk said at a meeting with businessmen. "The self-proclaimed and illegitimate government in Crimea is now trying to steal the national property of Ukraine ... I want to warn this government against any attempts to plunder and annex national property," he added. Yatseniuk said Ukraine wanted to deepen political and trade ties with the European Union but this should not be an impediment to relations with Russia. He denied government installed after the removal of President Viktor Yanukovich would nationalize private companies, telling the businessmen: "Your property is protected." He reiterated that the government would be ready to meet any conditions set by the International Monetary Fund to secure financial assistance. An IMF team was due to arrive in Kiev on Monday and start consultations on a new aid package on Tuesday, the IMF's local office said. It said the mission would stay in Ukraine until March 14. Photo: RIA Novosti Related links: 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 | Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements. Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of Armenia Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |