EU keeps in place package of sanctions against Russia: officialsSeptember 30, 2014 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ambassadors of European Union countries kept in place on Tuesday, Sept 30, a package of sanctions against Russia over its support for armed groups in eastern Ukraine, EU officials said, according to Reuters. "We are keeping the status quo," one official said after a meeting dedicated to discussions on the implementation of the ceasefire between Kiev and the Russia-backed fighters. "Nobody even talked about the possibility (of lifting sanctions), given the situation on the ground," a second official reportedly 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 | Director General of Ucom takes part in recruiting conference Ralph Yirikian participated in the Recruit Days business and networking conference organized by Move2Career. Ameriabank named Best Bank in Armenia for 2024 by Global Finance Ameriabank has been named the Best Bank in Armenia by Global Finance magazine in its 31st annual awards. Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. Lavrov rejects Armenia’s “defamation” of Russia, CSTO Lavrov decried the Armenian leaders’ “defamation” of Russian soldiers and border guards deployed in Armenia. |