  Saakashvili lost West's unconditional supportDecember 19, 2008 - 15:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Georgian opposition seems to be consolidating, an Armenian expert said. "The incumbent leadership is experiencing serious problems. This is certainly the result of the August hostilities and the waning popularity of Saakashvili's government. Moreover, Saakashvili lost the West's unconditional support," Sergei Minasyan, head of scientific research department at Caucasus institute, told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "Political leaders, specifically Nino Burjanadze and Irakly Alasaniya will take the opportunity. I suppose, much will depend on the situation in the region. At that, the Armenian-Georgian relations will not change," he 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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
