Russia may consider delivery of air defense systems to Turkey: KremlinOctober 14, 2016 - 17:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have discussed possible supplies of Russian air defence systems to Ankara, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday, October 14. "They mentioned various anti-missile systems whose supplies Russia could consider if there was such a wish on Turkey's side," Peskov told reporters in Yerevan. He was referring to the meeting between the two leaders during Putin's recent visit to a world energy congress in Istanbul. Presidents, Foreign and Defense Ministers of CSTO member states are participating in CSTO sessions in the Armenian capital. 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 | 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. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |