  Armenia, Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan to take part in West 2009 military drillsAugust 26, 2009 - 19:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia and Kazakhstan will dispatch their armed forces to participate in West 2009 Belarusian-Russian operative strategic military drills due on September 18-29 in Belarus, CSTO spokesman Vitaly Sturgovets said. According to him, Armenia's armed forces will consist of a task force, while Khazakstan will represent a landing assault group.The active phase of trainings is scheduled for September 27-28, Russian media quote Sturgovets 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 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. |
