US and Russian Presidents issued a joint statement based on negotiation resultsApril 1, 2009 - 19:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - US and Russia intend to conclude a new agreement on reduction of strategic nuclear armaments until December 2009, upon the expiry of current agreement, says the joint statement based on results of today's London negotiations between Barack Obama and Dmitri Medvedev. Obama and Medvedev agreed to continue with negotiations on Europe security and promote constructive dialogue between Russia and NATO. Barack Obama accepted an invitation to visit Russia in July 2009, Svoboda Radio Station reported. 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. |