Georgia detains Russian vessel near Adjara March 19, 2012 - 14:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian border police coast guards detained a Russian-flagged dry cargo vessel near Sarpi (Adjara) on Monday March 19, Novosti-Gruzia news agency reported quoting the police press service. The Pur-Navolok was detained for violation of navigation rules, the police said. Sarpi is next to the Turkish border with Georgia. The crew consists of ten sailors, all Russians. “The captain of the vessel, Russian citizen Yury Danilov faces preliminary investigation,” the border police said. Georgia has detained foreign ships on previous occasions for putting into harbor in Abkhazia, a region it regards as its territory but Russia recognizes as independent, RIA Novosti 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 |  Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
