Lavrov: Kosovo to become precedent for unrecognized republics in post-soviet spaceDecember 8, 2007 - 14:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Decision of Kosovo's status will set an international precedent for other breakaway regions, including those in the former Soviet Union," Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said after the Russia-NATO Council's session in Brussels. "Those, who wish to play with international law, the UN Regulations and the Helsinki Final Act should think thoroughly before setting foot on a slippery path that can be pregnant with unforeseeable consequences and jeopardize Europe's stability," he said. The Russian Minister urged not to block talks and let the sides arrive at a position admissible for both sides, RIA Novosti reports. 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 | Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. |