Afghanistan and Iraq lack stability. The situation in the South Caucasus is also complex. The pressure that NATO and US political and military structures are exerting on Central Asia is heightening tension in the region, |
(Russia, China and Vietnam) see the system as a potential threat to non-allied states in the Asia- Pacific region, |
[•] We do not see today any grounds for passing a U.N. resolution that would envisage or sanction the use of force against Iraq, ... We always underlined that the use of force is an extreme measure, which involves grave consequences for the country and grave international consequences, and it should only be applied in extreme situations. |
[In another development, U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said she has been in close contact --] practically every day ... to get the Russians on the side of the rest of the allies in pressing Belgrade. |
A military strike will not help normalize the situation but will have the opposite effect, |
a radically new step in our relationship. |
a violation of the United Nations charter. |
After four years since the beginning of the tragedy in the Balkans, we have to recognize the painful fact that this conflict has brought nothing but grief, suffering and destruction, ... There have been no winners in this war, nor could there have been any. Everyone has lost -- the Serbs, the Croats, the Muslims and Europe as a whole. |
aggression against a country which needs help and support to retaliate. |
aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the activity of the international inspectors. |
any form of international presence requires the agreement of the government of Yugoslavia. |
As far as the terrorists -- who do not respect human norms -- are concerned, they must lay down their arms. Otherwise, they will be fought with anti-terrorist measures, |
authorizes the violent overthrow of the leadership of a sovereign state. |
Carrying out this plan allows not only for reinforcing KLA (Kosovo Liberation Army) detachments, but also for carrying out a ground operation. NATO is currently preparing for such an operation, |
Certain developments in Russian politics and foreign policy in recent months have given us pause, |