Ukraine Sells Military Equipment to AzerbaijanJune 6, 2006 - 17:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukraine sold twenty-five T-72 tanks, two BMP-1 (armored carriers), eleven 9A52 and twenty-three PM-38 artillery mounts to Azerbaijan in 2005, says Ukraine's report on selling of weapons and military equipment to world countries submitted to the UN. On the whole Ukraine gained $680 million from selling arms and military equipment. Aviation, armored equipment, anti-aircraft systems occupied the main place in the export, reports APA. May 24, 2006 Chief of the Ukraine's General Staff, colonel general Sergey Kirichenko stated at a news conference in Yerevan that reports on arms supplies to Azerbaijan are false. «Ukraine does not interfere with conflicts between states and does not supply arms to any of the parties. This refers to light armament, as well as tanks, planes,» the Chief of the Ukraine's General Staff underscored. 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. |