Russian official doesn’t rule out Syrian opposition winDecember 13, 2012 - 18:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Russian official has said for the first time that the Syrian government may be defeated by opposition forces, BBC News reported. President Bashar al-Assad's forces are "losing more and more control and territory", deputy foreign minister Mikhail Bogdanov said on Thursday, December 13. Russia was also making plans for a possible evacuation of thousands of its citizens in Syria, Mr Bogdanov said. Russia has been one of the staunchest international allies of Mr Assad's government. "Unfortunately, we cannot rule out the victory of the Syrian opposition," Mr Bogdanov said. Russia, along with China, has used its veto at the UN Security Council to block resolutions condemning the Syrian government's use of violence. Later on Thursday, Nato's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said the organisation believed the Syrian government was approaching collapse. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |