Alexander Yakovenko: potential for Kosovo resolution not exhaustedDecember 25, 2007 - 16:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia stands for a balanced solution to the Kosovo problem, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Yakovenko."We could not support Mr Martti Ahtisaari's "status package" which calls for division of a sovereign state and conflicts with norms of international law, UN Regulations and Resolution 1244," he said. "The UN is the body to take a final decision on Kosovo's status," he added. The main result of the UN Security Council's work on Kosovo is prevention of resolution proposed by Europe, according to him. "Troika of international mediators was formed in August with a purpose to establish a correct dialogue between Serbs and Kosovar Albanians. Although no agreement was reached on the expiry of the 120-day term, we are convinced that the potential to resolve the problem via talks has not been exhausted. However, unilateral scenarios can provoke destabilization and encourage separatists throughout the globe," Mr Yakovenko said, the RF MFA press office reported. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. MEPs issue statement to defend Armenia-France military cooperation The deputies emphasized that having an army armed with combat and modern military equipment is the sovereign right of any country. |