Azerbaijan can't replace Armenia in Russia's policy in South CaucasusJuly 8, 2008 - 17:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There will be no breakthrough unless the sides come to a mutually acceptable agreement on Karabakh, a Russian expert said."Talks can be held with participation of Dmitry Medvedev, George Bush and Barack Obama he is elected President. There will be no result unless the sides make mutual concessions. Nevertheless, talks are better than war," said Sergei Markedonov, head of the inter-ethnic relations at the institute of political and military analysis. He remarked that the role of Moscow in the settlement process should not be overestimated. "There is no USSR or Central Committee of the Communist Party. So, it makes no sense to look for solution in Moscow," he said, adding that before 2006 Russia and Azerbaijan demonstrated a strong capability to resolve disputable issues. "However, I think that Azerbaijan will never be able to replace Armenia and become Russia's major ally in the Caucasus," Markedonov said, Day.az 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. |