Kremlin weighs in on Turkey, Azerbaijan's joint army plansJuly 29, 2021 - 17:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia hopes that the development of relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey will not be at the expense of stability in the region, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Thursday, July 29, RIA Novosti reports. Peskov's comments came after the speaker of the Turkish parliament, Mustafa Sentop, said that Turkey and Azerbaijan were negotiating the establishment of a joint Turkic army. "Of course, Azerbaijan and Turkey are developing bilateral ties. Again, this is a sovereign matter. It is important that this does not go to the detriment of the atmosphere of stability and predictability in the region," Peskov told reporters on Thursday. "In this regard, we have regular contacts with both Turkish and Azerbaijani partners." Peskov added that the Kremlin is not aware of any statements by the Presidents of Turkey or Azerbaijan on the matter. Photo: TASS 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. |