Sergei Mironov: Russia should reconsider stance on unrecognized territoriesFebruary 18, 2008 - 18:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian State Duma and Federation Council pass a statement on Kosovo, Federation Council Sergei Mironov said."We call on supporters of Kosovo's independence to think about negative consequences of the process. It's infringement of international law and UN principles that took place. Our statement reflects the official position of our state," he said, adding, "Russia should reconsider stance on unrecognized territories," Lenta.ru reports. Kosovo proclaimed independence on February 17. Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica condemned it as a false state. He said Kosovo was propped up unlawfully by the United States which was "ready to violate the international order for its own military interests". 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |