Withdrawal of Russian military bases from Georgian territory re-launchedApril 12, 2007 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Defense Ministry re-launched withdrawal of its military bases from the Georgian territory. The Georgian Defense Ministry reported today from the Russian military base in Akhalkalaki engineering and heavy equipment, as well as KAMAZ trucks were sent by railway to the Russian base in Gyumri, Armenia. According to the earlier agreement between the two Defense Ministries of both countries, Russia committed till the end of 2007 to take out five consists from the base in Akhalkalaki with military equipment to its base in Gyumri. Approximately 10 echelons with equipment will be taken to Russia from the same base. Thus, the dismantling process of the Akhalkalaki base will be over till the end of 2007. Besides, the agreement between Russian and Georgian MFA's dated May 31, 2006, supposes that till the end of 2008 Russia must withdraw his base from Batumi, IA Regnum reports. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |