Russian, Armenian troops escort vehicles on Azeri-controlled roadSeptember 22, 2021 - 16:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian vehicles are usually escorted by Russian border guards and the Armenian National Security Service when driving on an interstate road that also passes through territories controlled by Azerbaijan, according to Karen Kocharyan, the deputy mayor of the town of Goris, Syunik province. Kocharyan told Pastinfo on Tuesday, September 21 that although the situation is quiet on the road, vehicles gather in an Armenian-controlled area and only drive through the contested section of the road with the Russian troops and the Armenian NSS. Kocharyan said fewer Iranian trucks are stuck on the road but said he didn't know whether the Azerbaijanis continue collecting money as road tax. On September 12, the National Security Service of Armenia confirmed that the Azerbaijani police were stopping Iranian trucks on said road, checking their documents and inspecting the cargo. According to reports, Azerbaijanis also demand up to $250 from Iranian drivers. Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry, meanwhile, has confirmed the detention of Iranian drivers, accusing them of transporting goods to Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh's capital. 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. |