Karabakh conflict ranks first among conflicts in post-soviet EurasiaFebruary 21, 2008 - 17:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With its consequences, the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is not only the major regional conflict at the post-soviet space but is also an example for Georgians, Ossetians, Abkhazians, Moldavians and Transnistrians, said Sergei Markedonov, head of the interethnic relations department at Moscow's Institute of Political and Military Analysis."According to Swedish expert Svante Cornell, the Nagorno Karabakh conflict ranks the first among the conflicts in post-soviet Eurasia. This is the only conflict spoken about as a threat of a third world war," the Russian expert said. "The Nagorno Karabakh conflict is the only conflict which set off two independent states against each other. Furthermore, it is raging in immediate proximity to three states which claim the role of the regional power - Russia, Turkey and Iran," Markedonov 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 | 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. |