  Russian intelligence watches Caucasus developmentNovember 4, 2008 - 16:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Army General Valentin Korabelnikov, Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) of the Russian General Staff, said his country's military intelligence is developing potential for prevention of new challenges and threats and forecast of military and political situation throughout the globe. "This includes tracing of U.S. plans for installation of U.S. missile defense shield in Poland and Czechia, the situation in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, U.S. and NATO attempts to speed up accession of aggressive Georgia to the Alliance as well as a number of other issues representing a menace for Russia's security," General Korabelnikov said, ITAR-TASS 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. |
