  Breakthrough in Karabakh process unlikely in near futureSeptember 27, 2008 - 15:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey has been leading efforts to initiate talks on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, and the three-way talks are a first step in this direction, a Turkish expert said. A breakthrough is unlikely to emerge in the short term, given the approaching elections in Azerbaijan and the fact that Armenia would not take any radical step without the blessing of Russia, said Yildiz Deveci Bozkus, expert at the Ankara-based Center for Eurasian Strategic Studies (ASAM), Today's Zaman 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 Topic 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. |
