Igor Ivanov Quotes
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We have discussed the principles today, ... Now we will start to go to the practice.
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Certain developments in Russian politics and foreign policy in recent months have given us pause
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We have assurances by the president and vice president that the American side says they will follow the ABM treaty, ... Any possible plans must be agreed to, and that's what we discussed.
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Say another terrorist turned up in London, Bin Laden ... and he were to announce that new terrorist attacks were forthcoming against civilian sites in the United States
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isn't the way that could help find a political solution.
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The important thing is that this document should allow us to achieve the objectives that we had, which is to stop the war in the Balkans. If we achieve that in the nearest future, then we can be satisfied with this resolution.
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Must the UNMOVIC and IAEA inspectors continue their work in Iraq in the interest of a political settlement? Have all the necessary conditions to that end been met? Russia answers yes to that question. The conditions are there. The inspectors must continue their inspections. And this is a position shared by the overwhelming majority of states in the world, including within the Security Council of the United Nations.
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In our view, it is important to carefully preserve (the system that) has been built up over the decades and that has also functioned as a guarantee of international security.
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One has to be fully aware of the fact that the prevailing system of arms control agreements is a complex and quite fragile structure
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The risk of confrontation with the use of nuclear weapons in Europe is higher than in the 1980s.
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will help activate the political mediation of the situation in that country with an active role of the United Nations.
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Some participants are trying to put formulas unacceptable to Russia, including on Chechnya, into the declaration
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In accordance with international law, those who give such orders should be held responsible, including in a criminal way, ... The international tribunal on the former Yugoslavia should immediately look into this.
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Together, we are prepared to lay a foundation for a more secure future for the entire world
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We aren't hiding anything, ... We're prepared to completely inform the U.N. secretary-general and world community of how things really stand.
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One has to act with respect, just as with any sovereign government
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We are comfortable that Syria is actively participating in the implementation of the resolution relevant to the investigation into the assassination of the former premier.
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We have turned the corner, ... any deviations or surprises.
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The problems of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq can be solved by political means
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Unfortunately, the latest events have shown that we don't have it.
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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
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The schedule has now been disturbed and the wording of the resolution has become difficult
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We think it could further aggravate the situation in the region, which is difficult as it is
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We have less nuclear warheads, but the risk of them being used is growing.