Russia, Germany urge OSCE to double ceasefire monitors in Ukraine March 7, 2015 - 10:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia and Germany have called on the OSCE to double the number of observers monitoring a truce in eastern Ukraine to 1,000, according to BBC News. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his German counterpart Franck-Walter Steinmeier urged the OSCE to "ramp up" its mission. The group has said it has experienced problems gaining access to key areas. Meanwhile, Ukrainian government sources told the BBC they believed Russian troops were still entering the country. According to some claims, there could be at least 18,000 involved. Last month's ceasefire agreement reached in Minsk required all foreign troops to leave the region. Photo: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty Images   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. |
