Bellicose blinkers keep Baku from understanding benefit of peaceful resolutionOctober 29, 2007 - 17:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Baku leaders' systematic threats to use force have become the most serious obstacle for liberation of the territories," said Vladimir Kazimirov, the Russian mediator on Nagorno Karabakh in 1992-1996.In his opinion, this bravado aims at raising the tonus of the internal policy. "However, Baku's yearning to frighten Armenia is a bounty for those who stand against return of territories. Yerevan and Stepanakert think that surrender of a region will violate the fortification system, and they will take a move only in case of firm belief that hostilities will not be resumed," he said. "Bellicose blinkers keep Baku from understanding the benefit of a peaceful resolution, which will allow to spend more funds for development of the country and the population's welfare. Return of regions without shots would appear as Azerbaijan's success and would be welcomed by the international community. Of course, it would not determine the NK status, but would relieve the atmosphere, thus opening a way for further compromise," Vladimir Kazimirov wrote in an article "Is there is a wayout of Karabakh deadlock?" published by Russia in Global Politics magazine. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |