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 | Exclusive access to all EURO 2024 games for Ucom subscribers This year once again Ucom stands as the primary partner of UEFA EURO 2024 in Armenia. Pashinyan congratulates Putin on Russia Day Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to Vladimir Putin and Mikhail Mishustin on the occasion of Russia Day. Armenia, U.S. to upgrade Strategic Dialogue meeting to Strategic Partnership Commission The two governments have release a statement on the occasion of the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue Capstone meeting. Azerbaijan complains to Germany about Armenia's constitution Bayramov has complained about the Armenian constitution to his German counterpart Annalena Berbock. |