  Russian expert: war in Iran no solution to Karabakh conflict December 15, 2011 - 21:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, political analyst Maxim Shevchenko advised Baku to refrain from military solution to Nagorno Karabakh conflict in case of a war in Iran. “Such a step is sure to have a negative impact on Azerbaijan’s economic development,” Shevchenko stated, noting Armenia’s strategic partnership with Iran. Russian expert further called for peaceful resolution to the conflict.   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 Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters  Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
