Vandals desecrated Armenian chapel of KievApril 23, 2007 - 16:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Last Sunday unknown people have committed an act of vandalism towards Armenian Apostolic Church desecrating a chapel, which belongs to that confession. The Armenian chapel was covered by images of swastika and splashed with red paint. The chapel was desecrated several hours after it was inaugurated by representatives of Eparchy administration of the Armenian Church, who said they have doubts concerning organizers of this vandalism, Ukrainian media reports. Earlier residents of Podolski district of Kiev protested against construction of the chapel and turned to the court demanding to ban construction works in the rest zone. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Iran, Russia discuss Caucasus developments Ali Bagheri Kani and Igor Khovaev, have reviewed the developments in the Caucasus region. Armenia Defense Minister travels to France A delegation headed by Defense Minister Suren Papikyan will travel to France, according to a statement from the Defense Ministry. Armenia, U.S. talk defense, security matters Secretary of the Armenian Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Armenia, Ukraine discuss bilateral relations Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council Armen Grigoryan met with Ukrainian Foreign Dmytro Kuleba on June 16. |