Minsk court rules to extradite Russian-Israeli blogger to AzerbaijanJanuary 20, 2017 - 15:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Belarus court has decided to extradite Russian-Israeli blogger Alexander Lapshin to Azerbaijan, a statement on his personal Facebook account revealed. Lapshin, who is 40, divides his time between Israel and other countries. He was arrested on December 15 in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, in response to a request by the Azerbaijani authorities, who have now demanded his extradition. The arrest was made a day after Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Baku. Lapshin was arrested after making several visits to Nagorno Karabakh. According to the statement, the "fair decision" was made on January 17, and the Prosecutor General's office didn't even bother to let Lapshin's family and lawyers, or even the Russian embassy in Minsk know. Moreover, the decision came to include surprising details, as Lapshin is now accused of contacting unknown people, creating a criminal group and violating Azerbaijan's state border in April 2011 and October 2012. Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is against Lapshin's extradition to Azerbaijan. Related links: 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 | 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. |