Baku hopes Moscow can compel Yerevan to concessions on KarabakhMay 16, 2011 - 16:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Baku believes that Moscow can compel Russia to make concessions on the Nagorno Karabakh issue. “We know that Russia is Armenia’s strategic partner. But we also know that Armenia depends much on Moscow. During the past years Baku-Moscow and Ankara-Moscow have considerably improved, what originates a hope that Russia’s mediation can be not only impartial but also effective,” political analyst Rasim Musabekov said. As to the status quo, it may be maintained for a long time, according to him. “Time can come when Azerbaijan’s military advantage will inspire hope for a victory, given the favorable political situation, for example complications in Iran or strengthening of Azerbaijan’s political influence. In this case, resumption of hostilities is quite possible,” Musabekov said. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |