U.S. offers Ukraine $5 mln in non-lethal assistance June 4, 2014 - 15:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States is offering Ukraine $5 million in non-lethal assistance, VOA News reported. President Barack Obama announced the money for the purchase of body armor, night vision goggles and communications equipment Wednesday, June 4, as he met with Ukrainian president-elect Petro Poroshenko in Warsaw, Poland. Obama also said “the international community must support efforts to negotiate with Russia and ensure that Russia does not finance, arm or support separatists in Ukraine.” He said the world must be willing to enact consequences against Russia. President Obama is closing his visit in Poland with a speech at a Freedom Day event marking the 25th anniversary of Poland's first partially free election. On Tuesday, Obama proposed a $1 billion effort to boost military training and troop rotations in Europe, including more naval deployments in the Black and Baltic seas. He said he does not believe Ukraine has to choose between having good relations with Europe or with Russia. Obama is on a three-nation tour of Europe that will include a speech Friday at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, during a ceremony for the 70th anniversary of the allied D-Day invasion against Nazi forces in World War II. Putin will also attend that event. No meetings are scheduled between the Russian and American presidents, but Putin is scheduled to meet in Normandy with French President Francois Hollande, British Prime Minister David Cameron, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.  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. |
