Military operations in Libya may accelerate Iran's nuclear program, Russian experts sayMarch 25, 2011 - 12:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The military operations of France, U.S., Great Britain and other states in Libya may force Iran to accelerate its nuclear program, according to Russian parliamentarian, former secretary of the Russian Security Council Andrei Kokoshin. As he noted, Libya used to work towards creation of its own nuclear weapon but in December 2003, the country announced intention to cease activity on development of nuclear weapons or any other weapons of mass destruction. In 2004, the country revealed the details of its work in this sector, addressing a statement on 20 years of unannounced nuclear activities to IAEA. “Currently, many experts maintain Libya wouldn't have been subjected to military attacks had it possessed its own nuclear weapons,” Kokoshin remarked. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |