Philip Gordon: Moscow acts transparently in Karabakh processMarch 4, 2011 - 10:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon has said that both U.S. and Russia supports the basic principles for resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict proposed by the Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group. Commenting on opinion that Russia is gaining control over the process, Mr. Gordon noted that Russia is geographically close to the conflict zone, so it faces less difficulties in organizing meetings between Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders. “Russia acts transparently in Karabakh process while the Co-chairs defend common interests to ensure security in Europe,” he said. 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 | 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. 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. |