Oleg Yesayan: Armenian Embassy in Russia is ready to support initiatives of Armenian organizationsAugust 29, 2010 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia’s Armenian Diaspora: Modern Challenges international social conference launched in Sochi on August 28. Scientists and public figures from Moscow, Rostov region, Stavropol and Krasnodar Territories, Adygeya, Armenia, Artsakh and Abkhazia were invited to participate. Armenian Ambassador to Russia Oleg Yesayan addressed a welcoming speech to conference participants, expressing readiness to support all initiatives of Armenian organizations aiming at preservation of national identity and consolidation of activities. The conference will focus on the following subjects: Diaspora and Armenia; Diaspora and Artsakh; Diaspora and Hay Dat; Diaspora and Society. 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 | 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. |