  Russia matured in mediating Karabakh settlement  October 29, 2010 - 11:05 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - The October 27 meeting in Astrakhan is a significant move forward but the adopted declaration should not remain on paper, a Russian expert said. “Tools to implement the agreements achieved earlier should be developed. Russia has matured in mediating the Karabakh settlement but it’s important to continue consultations to ease tensions, specifically partial demilitarization of the conflict zone, first of all withdrawal of snipers,” Andrey Areshev, deputy director general of the Strategic Culture Foundation, told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. However, he emphasized that any talk about conclusion of a comprehensive agreement makes no sense unless an efficient mechanism on prevention of hostilities is worked out.   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 |  Topic Latest news U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
