Russia Should Apologize for So-Called Khojalu Genocide, Baku SaysJanuary 12, 2007 - 16:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia should apologize to Azerbaijan for the so-called 'Khojalu genocide', Milli Majlis member Zahid Oruj said during a round table discussion. He said the 'Khojalu genocide' should be viewed as a part of the Nagorno Karabakh problem. In his opinion, legal and political assessment of the commitment of the 'genocide' can hardly be achieved unless the international community takes a fair position on the issue. "The United States begged pardon of the Iraqi people for inhuman deeds. Russia for her part should apologize to the Azeri people for the genocide perpetrated in Khojalu at the hands of the 336th Soviet regiment. Two peoples rose against each other as result of efforts of the Russian intelligence groups in Nagorno Karabakh," the deputy said, reports Trend news agency. 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 | Kazakh Foreign Minister arrives in Armenia Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu on Monday, March 18 arrived in Armenia for a two-day trip. Aliyev touts “good chances” for normalizing ties with Armenia Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has declared that there are “good chances” for normalizing relations with Armenia. Top Armenian, Indian defense officials discuss cooperation The discussions primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector between Armenia and India. IDBank unveils three sad stories about fraudsters IDBank has unveiled three scenarios of card fraud that have been happening more and more often in Armenia. |