OSCE MG Co-chair countries not interested in resumption of hostilities in KarabakhJuly 2, 2010 - 17:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There will be no war in Karabakh, only provocations, according to Konstantin Zatulin, Russian State Duma member. “OSCE MG Co-chair countries are not interested in resumption of hostilities,” he said. Asked by a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter whether Russia will interfere in case of military operations, the MP said that Russia has certain commitments as a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. “Several regions surrounding Karabakh will be the price Armenia will pay for recognition of Karabakh’s independence. But, anyway, it will press for maintenance of corridor with Karabakh through the Kelbajar and Lachin regions,” Zatulin 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |