Russia will keep supporting Armenia-Turkey rapprochementDecember 9, 2009 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia welcomes Armenia-Turkey rapprochement process and will keep supporting it, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stated. "We have a positive approach to both counties' efforts towards overcoming age-long issues and trying to find a compromise," the Russian President said Wednesday at European and Asian Media Forum. He also stressed that other states should understand that the rapprochement process is not directed against anybody. "The message created and directed correctly, other states will feel no strain while following the process," RIA Novosti reported. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |