Loss of Armenia will exclude Russia from South CaucasusFebruary 7, 2008 - 15:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia lacks well-defined policy as regards the South Caucasus, deputy director of the center of Caucasian studies at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, professor Vladimir Zakharov said at Caucasus and Middle East: Possible Partners in Formation of Regional Security System international conference in Yerevan. South Caucasus becomes one of NATO's priorities forming a new geopolitical configuration where Russia has no place, he said."Georgia and Azerbaijan have actually separated from Russia. Losing Armenia, Russia will lose the way to South Caucasus," he said adding that any armed conflict in Georgia will initiate U.S. incursion in the region and, possibly, further attack on Iran. 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. |