Igor Ivanov Quotes
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We are sure the upshot of her visit will be not only a narrowing of our positions on many international problems but also a new impulse to the development of our relations, ... Both sides are trying for exactly that.
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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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Together, we are prepared to lay a foundation for a more secure future for the entire world
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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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The risk of confrontation with the use of nuclear weapons in Europe is higher than in the 1980s.
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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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Certain developments in Russian politics and foreign policy in recent months have given us pause
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We will consider any new resolutions that support the weapons inspectors' work. But we will not support any resolutions that directly or indirectly authorize using force against Iraq
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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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Even as we speak, the exchanges of information are under way related to the activities of different extremists and terrorist organizations, including in Afghanistan
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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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will help activate the political mediation of the situation in that country with an active role of the United Nations.
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We have turned the corner, ... any deviations or surprises.
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Unfortunately, the latest events have shown that we don't have it.
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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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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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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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Is it really a concern about humanitarian problems? ... We are open to that and confirm that today. But those organizations who we welcome in the Caucasus, why are they so indifferent to the situation in Yugoslavia?
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Some participants are trying to put formulas unacceptable to Russia, including on Chechnya, into the declaration
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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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There are no issues that cannot be resolved through dialogue and compromise on the basis of existing legislation and the constitution
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One has to act with respect, just as with any sovereign government
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The schedule has now been disturbed and the wording of the resolution has become difficult