  Ruben Safrastyan: Russia, Turkey rivals in CaucasusFebruary 21, 2009 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The reality is that Turkey and Russia can't be strategic partners despite developing economic relations, an Armenian professor said. "The fact is that Ankara and Turkey disagree on the Karabakh issue," director of the Institute of Oriental Studies at the RA National Academy of Sciences, professor Ruben Safrastyan told journalists today. "Russia is considering a possibility to build a nuclear power plant in Turkey. The two countries try to operate the region jointly but they still remain rivals," 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 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. |
