Russia failed to persuade NATO to cancel military trainings in GeorgiaApril 30, 2009 - 23:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As a result of the first RF-NATO session held after the August war, Dmitry Rogozin, Russia's permanent representative in NATO, declared that he failed in his efforts to persuade NATO to cancel May 2009 military trainings in Georgia. As mentioned by Rogozin, the question of conducting NATO trainings in Georgia was raised by them in the context of discussing the Russian southern borders' security within the frameworks of the final document "contradicting the country's interests" in many points. The permanent representative noted that such context also existed in the NATO development concept. Arguing Dmitry Rogozin's statement, his colleagues noted that the trainings will be conducted within the frames of "Partnership for Peace" program; they were planned beforehand, and pose no threat to Russia's security. "Partners and colleagues do not sound convincing in their arguments," he told the press. "It's not proper time for conducting such trainings. We rely on our partners' common sense. We consider any sabre-rattling on Abkhazian and South Caucasian borderline an act of provocation." RF permanent representative in NATO characterized the alliance as "blinded rhinoceros" creating problems for neighbors. "We await additional explanations to obstinate attitude demonstrated during the Russia-NATO session," he 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |