Russian Deputy FM to serve as ambassador to NATOApril 6, 2012 - 11:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko will be appointed Russia's next ambassador to NATO, a diplomatic source has said. Grushko's candidacy was being "considered," the source told RIA Novosti but did not elaborate. There has been no official confirmation of the move from the authorities. The post became vacant after the previous incumbent, Dmitry Rogozin, was promoted to Deputy Prime Minister in December. A veteran diplomat, Grushko has been in charge of Russia's relations with Euro-Atlantic organizations and general European matters. Grushko led Russia’s delegation on military security and weapons control in Vienna between 1996 and 2000. He also served as head of the Foreign Ministry’s department for cooperation with Europe. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |