  Kiev is unwilling to stay aside from changes in South CaucasusApril 27, 2009 - 16:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Andrey Areshev: Ukrainian MFA statement on Armenian-Turkish route map is related to official Kiev's attempts to strengthen its presence in post soviet countries policy, said Strategic Culture Fund representative Andrey Areshev.He believes that the statement demonstrates Kiev's unwillingness to stay aside of changes in South Caucasus or Kiev's awareness of recent events in the region. Still, the statement won't have any practical effect, considering Ukraine's complicated relations with Turkey and biased position towards Armenia, Analitika.at.ua cited Areshev as saying.   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 Topic 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. |
