  Russia, U.S. to appoint new OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairsJuly 23, 2009 - 12:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia and the United States will appoint new Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group dealing with the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The designates are not made public yet, said Ambassador Yuri Merzlyakov, the current OSCE MG Co-Chair from Russia. The regular meeting in Krakow late July is supposed go be the last held by the current Co-chairs. Matthew Bryza has been mediating in the OSCE MG since 2006. Yuri Merzlyakov assumed the post in 2003. France has not announced intention to change its mediator yet.   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. |
