  Putin wants to introduce "coordinating state" into CSTO charter March 3, 2022 - 12:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, March 3 submitted to the State Duma a draft law on the ratification of the protocol on amending the Peacekeeping Agreement of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) dated October 6, 2007, Interfax reports (via Gazeta.ru). The document, among other things, provides for the possibility of using the CSTO forces in peacekeeping operations under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) through a "coordinating CSTO member state." According to the document, the “coordinating state” is one of the CSTO member countries that a special council will elect to resolve organizational issues and ensure the involvement of collective peacekeeping forces (CPF) in UN operations. The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, told a briefing earlier that self-declared Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) could join the Collective Security Treaty Organization.   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 |  Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
