  Russia has much to gain from mediating conflicts in South CaucasusOctober 21, 2008 - 17:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia should maintain uninterrupted contact with Armenia after the tragic events in South Ossetia, said Konstantin Zatulin, director of the Institute of CIS Studies. "It's important to assess the advantages and disadvantages of the situation. Armenia has unsettled problems and is interested in Russia's mediation for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution. By the way, Russia has much to gain from mediating conflicts in South Caucasus. With their successful resolution, it will fix its positions as major regional player," he said, Komsomolskaya Pravda 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. |
