Putin assassination plot disclosedFebruary 27, 2012 - 09:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukrainian and Russian security services have uncovered a group of militants plotting an assassination attempt at Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the state-run Channel One said on Monday, Feb 27. The group of criminals, who were already on the international wanted list, were detained in the Ukrainian city of Odessa. According to the TV channel, the gang was planning to assassinate Putin in Moscow, soon after the presidential elections which will take place on March 4. More details are expected soon, RIA Novosti reported. 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 | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |