Situation in Turkey may develop by "Germany and Holocaust" scenarioOctober 12, 2007 - 20:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The situation in Turkey may develop by "Germany and Holocaust" scenario, said Alexander Sotnichenko, senior analyst of the Saint Petersburg Center of Oriental Studies.The powerful Armenian lobby in the U.S. yields the palm to the Jewish lobby only. It constantly pressed on the U.S. presidential candidates and Senators to follow the example of France and Russia and pass a resolution recognizing the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as Genocide. The term "genocide' is a very important factor," he said reminding that all presidential contenders pledged to recognize the Armenian Genocide but none dared to do so hitherto in a fear to lose Turkey as a strategic ally," the expert noted. "The history of this resolution records many years. Turkey has been one of the strongest U.S. allies in Middle East since 1946. After the Islamic revolution in Iran, it remained the only one. The United States always attached priority status to relations with Turkey," he said. "If Turkey recognizes the Armenian Genocide it may be obliged to pay off compensations for the damage caused to the Armenian population in 1915-1923," the expert said, Russian Line 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. |