  Russia quite content with Azeri President, public figure says May 6, 2013 - 15:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is quite content with Azeri President, having no interest in promoting democracy in the country, Azerbaijani-American screenwriter, dramatist, producer and public figure Rustam Ibragimbekov said. “Russia seeks to hold the key to Karabakh conflict settlement, only pretending to be unhappy with the situation in Azerbaijan. Azeri authorities mean to discredit the idea of a National Union by insinuating the latter to be a Moscow-authored project,” he noted. “The U.S., on the other hand, actually wants reforms in Azerbaijan and worldwide. However, it’s up to us to act: no one will help us unless we’re willing to make a change,” the Azeri dramatist said.   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 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. |
