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 | 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. |