  Armenia is Russia's most important ally in South CaucasusJuly 16, 2008 - 15:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Formally, Russia and Azerbaijan are strategic partners, a Russian expert said."However, relations between Armenia and Russia are quite different. Moscow and Yerevan are political and military allies," Mikhail Alexandrov, head of the Caucasus department at Moscow's Institute for Commonwealth of Independent States, said when commenting on Declaration on Cooperation signed during Dmitry Medvedev's visit to Baku. For his part, deputy director of the Institute Vladimir Yegorov said that Armenia is Russia's most important ally in the South Caucasus. He also informed that the Institute will hold an international conference on Caucasus problems in Yerevan in October.   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 |  Related sections Latest news U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |
