  Russia returns to “wild battalions”?October 18, 2010 - 18:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian General Staff is going to conduct an experiment with creation of mono-ethnic and mono-confessional battalions in some military units. Nezavisimaya Gazeta paper quoted a source in the General Staff as saying that the battalions will be established to tackle hazing in the military based on national criteria. According to the source, persons of one nation and one religion will serve in the experimental battalions. “Thus, it is a return to the experience of wild battalions, which initially existed in the army of the Russian Empire and then were preserved for some period in the Soviet army. And there is sense in it,” said Lieutenant General Yuri Netkachev. On October 18, military police will be established in the Russian army to struggle against hazing in the military.   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 |  Latest 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. |
