Russian, Polish football fans clash in Warsaw June 12, 2012 - 21:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Polish riot police on Tuesday, June 12 fired warning shots into the air after two people were injured in violence at a march of Russian fans in the capital Warsaw, RIA Novosti reported. The Russian supporters were walking en masse, 5,500 strong, to the National Stadium from the city center ahead of tonight's Euro 2012 clash against Poland. An R-Sport correspondent at the scene reported that the violence started when groups of Polish fans attacked the Russian column, and one Russian and one Pole were injured and carried off for treatment by police. The two countries have frayed political ties and both have problems with football hooliganism. Several Polish fans were arrested after scuffles with police as the parade crossed a bridge in the center of the city, while another Pole was arrested after infiltrating the Russian parade and shouting inflammatory slogans. Alexander Shprygin, head of the All-Russian Fans’ Union, is with the Russian fans and told R-Sport that Polish fans had thrown pyrotechnics at the Russians. The Russian fans had not fought the Poles or the police, he said. A police water cannon is in attendance, although it is not clear whether it has been used.   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 |  Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
