  Russia returns Iran’s prepayment for S-300 September 23, 2011 - 11:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia has returned the $167 million prepayment for S-300 air defense missile systems to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The contract to supply Iran with the missile system was signed at the end of 2007, with Russia obliging to supply five divisions' worth of S-300PMU-1 for $800 million. Russia canceled the contract over the UN sanctions imposed against Iran. “We guarantee return of prepayment in case of circumstances not envisaged by the contact, like it happened now,” Russian defense official Anatoly Isaykin told Kommersant daily.   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 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. |
