Mikhail Saakashvili: Attacking Russia would be complete suicideAugust 5, 2009 - 22:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Georgia has neither the will, nor the means to attack Russia," Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili said in an interview with FRANCE 24's regional correspondent "It would be complete suicide".Russian troops in South Ossetia and in the other breakaway province of Abkhazia still number well above 7,000. Mikhail Saakashvili maintains that Moscow's aim is to overthrow him. "Russia has made it abundantly clear that its mission to get rid of the government here in Tbilisi is not over," he said. The Georgian president also claimed that Russia had amassed 120,000 soldiers along its border with Georgia. The aim, he says, is to test Western countries' ability to react. "Without international community's pressure Georgia will not be able to speak the language of diplomacy with Russia," the President stated. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |