Igor Ivanov
Igor Ivanov
Igor Sergeyevich Ivanovis a Russian politician who was Foreign Minister of Russia from 1998 to 2004...
NationalityRussian
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth23 September 1945
CountryRussian Federation
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On some aspects of this question, our opinions coincide, but there are many complicated issues which still remain to be worked out together, ... Our opinion (is) that all sides should refrain from any action which would further complicate the situation and further complicate the work that we are trying to carry out together.
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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 will continue to look for points of coinciding,
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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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There is movement -- movement in the right direction,
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The purpose of this is to coordinate such tasks which would make it possible to break the situation, which makes special threat to the security and stability to Europe, and to direct the events ... towards a peaceful settlement,
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I am going to discuss the situation in the region, questions of our bilateral relations and the current situation at the Kosovo stretch of the Yugoslav-Macedonian border,
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Certain developments in Russian politics and foreign policy in recent months have given us pause,
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If in the coming days the situation does not change, we need to take additional extraordinary measures, including at the highest level,
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For now, it's a step in the right direction, but it's only a step,
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I know there are a lot of people looking for conflict. There are a lot of issues on which we don't agree, but that is not unnatural,
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I confirmed our position that an immediate end to the bombing is necessary or, at least, a pause in the bombing must be declared while talks continue.
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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,
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I'm convinced that if we continue to solve in this manner the most complicated questions, then the Russian-American relationship, as well as the cause of peace as a whole, will benefit,