Azeris gained their national identity through extermination of Armenians, expert saysJuly 18, 2011 - 17:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The birth of nationalistic state and national identity in Azerbaijan occurred through extermination of Armenians, well-known Russian political expert and publicist Mikhail Leontyev stated. “Ethnic state is a dangerous mess; Germany, Italy, Ukraine faced similar problems,” the expert said, noting that such a way to from national identity was resorted to not by the Europeans, but rather, less civilized nations, according to Analitika.at.ua. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |