Russia won’t sell S-300 Favorit missile to AzerbaijanAugust 12, 2010 - 11:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is unlikely to sell S-300 Favorit missile to Azerbaijan, as it can lead to escalation of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, according to Anatoly Tsyganok, head of military forecast center. “Such bargain can change the balance of forces between Armenia and Azerbaijan. If it’s struck, Armenia may also obtain missiles, possibly produced by Iran,” he said when commenting on the ongoing reports on purchase of S-300 Favorit to the amount of $300 mln by Azerbaijan. Commenting on reaction to come from Russia, Tsyganok said the 2008 scenario can hardly be repeated. “The situation is different. Although Armenia is Russia’s strategic partner, Russia will interfere in the military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan only in case the latter strikes Russian base in Gyumri. Anyway, I don’t think Azerbaijan will dare such attack,” he concluded. Related links: 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province 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. |