Discussion on Russia Possible Accession to NATO Held in MoscowNovember 24, 2005 - 17:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - «Discussions are held in Moscow on Russia's possible accession to the NATO,» stated NATO former SecGen George Robertson being in the Russian capital on a private visit. In Robertson's words, «Ukraine and Georgia will not be accepted in the NATO in the near future.» «Accession to the NATO is not a gift. It demands hard work and achievement of high standards,» he explained. «What happened in Tbilisi and Kiev resulted in serious consequences for the entire world. I met with new Presidents of those countries and it was clear to me they do not with to put up with what their countries put up with in the past. Many countries wish to have new relations with Russia on an equal basis - not as it was during the USSR. It is good for those countries, and I believe it is good to Russia,» the NATO former SecGen said. In his opinion, «very good relations are established between Russia and the NATO via NATO-Russia Council. Russia is winning a special position in relations with the NATO.» As of the Russian democracy, in Robertson's words, «the entire world witness how much progress Russia made on that way in a short period of time,» reported the Yerkir newspaper. 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 | Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. |