Russia to hold presidential elections March 2, 2008November 26, 2007 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia will hold presidential elections March 2, 2008. The RF Federation Council made a unanimous decision during an extra session November 26. The decision will come into effect after official publication in Rossiyskaya Gazeta November 28. The nomination procedure will start some 5 days after. Thus, the start of the presidential race will coincide with elections to the Duma. The registration of the candidates will be finished January 16, 2008. The agitation campaign will kick off February 2 and will last 27 days. Garry Kasparov, Grigory Yavlinsky, Gennady Zyuganov, Vladimir Zhirinovky, Nikolay Kuryanovich, Vladimir Bukovsky, Mikhail Kasyanov and Boris Nemtsov have already announced intention to run for President. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin mentioned of five 'worthy' candidates, Interfax 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. |