  Russian political expert forecasts new conflicts in CaucasusDecember 21, 2011 - 17:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The director of Russia-based Political Sociology Institute believes the outgoing year brought no changes to Nagorno Karabakh issue. According to Viacheslav Smirnov, world powers are using Karakakh settlement talks in pursuit of their own goals, with no major changes expected in the years to come, 1news.az reported. Sceptical over the possibility of positive shifts in the next decade, the expert forecasted new regional conflicts. “The upcoming year may prove complicated in terms of regional situation,” the expert said.   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 |  Topic Latest news 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.Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |
