RA armed forces high-ranking officials resigned membership in YerkrapahFebruary 24, 2008 - 15:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Armed Forces high-ranking officials resigned membership in Yerkrapah Volunteer Union, says a statement received by PanARMENIAN.Net editorial office from RA Defense Minister's spokesman, colonel Seyran Shahsuvaryan.General staff chief, colonel general Seyran Ohanyan, major generals Artashes Paytyan, Hakob Baghramyan, Levon Yeranosyan, Kamo Oghadjanyan, Samvel Karapetyan, Astvatsatur Petrosyan, colonels Koryun Yeghiazaryan, Murad Abrahamyan, Felix Poghosyan, Artur Grigoryan, Poghos Poghosyan, Samvel Hovsepyan, Sahen Hayrapetyan and Nerses Yegoyan signed the statement saying that "during the February 19 presidential election some YVU members violated the regulations of the organization and launched improper activity which stains the union and hampers consolidation and development of the Armenian state system. "Following our duty before the Homeland and our nation we break off our membership in the Yerkrapah Volunteer Union," the statement says. 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 | 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. 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. |