Kremlin comments on Russia's return to the G8![]() August 31, 2016 - 16:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Moscow prefers the G20 format to the G8 because it better represents the lineup of forces on the international arena, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday, August 31. His comments came after German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier cited considerable progress on Syria and Ukraine as preconditions for considering Russia rejoining the G8. "Moscow is absolutely satisfied with the G20 format, which fully reflects the balance of power and gives Russia maximum opportunities for realizing its potential," RIA Novosti cited Peskov as saying. ![]() ![]() Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |