  Russia offers to form Western-European clone of EUAugust 6, 2008 - 14:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia offers to form an EU analog which will unite the RF, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Turkey, Moldova and some other states, said Sergei Markov, Russian State Duma member."We offer to create a united economic area like the European Union with a purpose of further expansion towards the EU," he said. Implementing 'divide and rule' principle in the post soviet area, the U.S. strikes Kosovo and Ukraine, which are Europe's weak points, according to him. "Their task is not an independent Ukraine but anti-Russian Ukraine. The U.S. wants relations between the two nations like those between Serbs and Croats," Markov said, Noviy Region 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 |  Related sections Latest 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. |
