Who stands behind disturbances in Moscow?December 15, 2010 - 19:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Situation in Moscow could be characterized as somewhat strained, however, not strained enough to lead to confrontation, with local police instructed by President Medvedev to prevent any outbreaks. As a source affiliated with Russian intelligence services told PanARMENIAN.Net “the identities of those arrested are being clarified. Often the names of people, announced as injured, are non-existent. Some are of the opinion that the situation is being artificially exacerbated through social networks, with a well-known Movement Against Illegal Migrants (DPNI) behind recent events.” However, the source expressed doubt over the possibility of open confrontation in case no side is subjected to additional provocation. “Unfortunately, law enforcement agencies believe that provocation cannot be ruled out completely,” the source stressed. 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 | 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. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |