Another failure of Russian diplomacy?April 29, 2009 - 22:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian-Turkish agreement, signed in far Switzerland, demonstrates the truth that during the past years Russian diplomacy was systematically loosing positions in post soviet area. "Where can The Road Map lead?" article by Ajar Kurtov says that others intercept de-facto, and some times de-jure initiatives and deprive Russia of opportunity for maneuvering. "The diplomatic terms sued for this case also prove the above mentioned. Since road map expression is from American and Western European vocabulary. The text of agreement is very important, as well as how it may affect the processes of South Caucasus. Details of Armenian-Turkish agreement are unknown, so far. Now we are concerned about Russia's position, which is still missing. At the same time, it is hard to imagine Armenian-Turkish relations without interests of some other countries like Russia, Azerbaijan, USA, Germany, Great Britain, France, Iran, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Central Asia countries and some Arab countries," says the article published by Strategic Culture Foundation. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |