  Russia calls for OSCE embargo on arms deliveries to GeorgiaOctober 8, 2008 - 19:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia calls on all OSCE member states to refrain from delivery of arms to Georgia unless Tbilisi stops its attempts to resolve its problems by use of force. "As to the OSCE norms on armament delivery, they proved inefficient," the head of the Russian delegation to the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation, Mikhail Ulyanov said during the Vienna talks on military security and arms control. "The scale of the August tragedy proved the necessity of such decision", Ulyanov said.   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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
