NATO is to blame for Russo-Georgian tensions: Lavrov
Published: 03 May, 2008, 08:49
Russian Foreign Minister says he believes Georgia's plan to join NATO is the reason behind the country's reluctance to settle its disputes with Russia. During the NATO summit last month the alliance assured Tbilisi that it would be accepted for membership
Russia says it closed down its military bases in the country on the understanding that Georgia wouldn't open any other military bases, according to a previous agreement.
Sergey Lavrov says Tbilisi hasn't kept to the terms as it's yet to pass a law prohibiting a foreign military presence.
02.05.2008, 20:53
World powers sweeten Iran nuclear offerLeading nations have agreed to offer more incentives to Iran to encourage the suspension of its nuclear programme. The group of six mediators, which includes Russia, says it's an updated package originally offered and rejected by Iran in 2006. |
03.05.2008, 11:26
Going home: ten U.S. diplomats expelled from BelarusStaff members of the U.S. Embassy in Minsk have left Belarus after being declared persona non grata. According to reports, the list includes the names of five diplomats and five marines protecting the compound. |
