Opposition march underway in Moscow September 15, 2012 - 15:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The planned opposition march in central Moscow is underway, with thousands of demonstrators reportedly streaming through central a central boulevard en route to the rally point, RIA Novosti reported. Columns of protesters filed through the city as part of the "March of Millions," waving flags and sporting placards and slogans denouncing the Kremlin and poking fun at the leadership. About 20,000 people have taken part in the march thus far. The demonstrators are reportedly peaceful and in good spirits. Among the political movements in attendance are Solidarity, the People's Republican Party, Left Front, led by radical firebrand Sergei Udaltsov, as well as former opposition lawmaker Gennady Gudkov, who was dismissed from the State Duma on Friday over his alleged business activities. Gudkov told journalists at the scene that his ouster was ordered from the Kremlin. Anti-corruption blogger Alexei Navalny, chess champion-cum-politician Garry Kasparov and former Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov are also in attendance.   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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
