Vasily Istratov labels "document on Russian arms delivery to Armenia" fakeJanuary 27, 2009 - 18:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Ambassador to Armenia labeled the documents on Russian arms delivery to Armenia published by Azeri media as fake. "Such document doesn't exist. There was no delivery of arms," Vasily Istratov said. He voiced regret that the negative experience of arms delivery to Armenia in 1996 is dominating over today's Russian-Azerbaijani relations. "I am hopeful that the issue will be finally settled during the impending meetings between the Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs," the Ambassador said. He also regretted that despite the official note sent by the Russian MFA, the Azeri media and some members of Milli Mejlis are still discussing the issue. Commenting to Azeri journalists, Ambassador Istratov said, "It doesn't mean that the Russian Federation has never supplied Armenia with arms. Armenia and Russia are strategic allies. Nevertheless, the document circulated by the Azeri media is false," Novosti Azerbaijan 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 | 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. |