  CIC countries to hold air defense exercise in summer 2009October 15, 2008 - 17:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The CIS Unified Air Defense System is planning Combat Commonwealth 2009 large-scale exercise in summer 2009, Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov told a news conference Wednesday after the CIS Defense Ministers' meeting.He informed that the Ministers ratified a number of documents and exchange digital geodetic data. The next meeting of the CIS Defense Ministers is due in Yerevan in May-June 2009, RIA Novosti 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. |
