  Putin chairs United Russia partyApril 15, 2008 - 19:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's outgoing President Vladimir Putin was unanimously elected chairman of United Russia party (Yedinaya Rossiya). He also confirmed the intention to head the government after resigning his commission to Dmitry Medvedev. However, Vladimir Putin likewise Dmitry Medvedev rejected the proposal to join the party. "As I have already said, being member of a political party is unbecoming to a head of state," Mr Putin said. United Russia's new regulations allow a non-partisan citizen to assume chairmanship. Boris Gryzlov, currently the party's chairman, will retain the office of supreme council's chairman.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
