Armenia's election should become a signal for RussiaMay 22, 2007 - 20:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian parliamentary election should attract Russia's attention. The point is that Armenia's attitude towards Russia, possibilities of cooperation with it and with the West was for the first time discussed during the election campaign, Konstantin Zatulin, RF State Duma member and director of the institute of CIS studies told Izvestiya newspaper. "Caring of their interests Russia and Armenia cannot live as of old. 'Drinking health' to the Russian-Armenian friendship is not enough. Relations between nations are not limited to informal presidential meetings. If Russia's interests in the South Caucasus are not restricted to its state border, it's time to set to them in Armenia," Konstantin Zatulin 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |