Moscow could recognize those who speak Russian as "compatriots"March 28, 2022 - 17:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Lawmaker Konstantin Zatulin from the United Russia party has submitted a bill to the State Duma proposing to recognize as "compatriots" all those who speak Russian, TASS reports. The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". In particular, it is proposed to recognize persons "who speak Russian and belong to the peoples historically living on the territory of Russia" as "compatriots", as well as those persons "whose direct ancestors were born or lived on the territory of the Russian Federation." The move "takes into account that over the past 30 years since the collapse of the USSR, a new generation of compatriots who did not have USSR citizenship has grown up. In this regard, the connection with the citizenship of the USSR has been excluded from the definition of the concept of "compatriot," the document says. 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 earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. The Prosecutor’s Office has released surveillance footage and said that one of the detainees in the case, Iveri Melashvili. 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. |