DEVELOPMENTS IN KYRGYZSTAN WERE NOT SURPRISE TO RUSSIA, PUTIN SAIDMarch 25, 2005 - 11:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The developments in Kyrgyzstan were not surprise for Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at a joint press conference with the Armenian leader in Yerevan today. This was the outcome of the weakness of the authorities and the accumulated social and economic problems in the country. At the same time, the Russian President noted that it is worth regretting that once again political issues are being decided no by legal means, but are accompanied by pogroms and casualties in one of the countries of the post-soviet space. «I count very much on leaders of the Kyrgyz opposition to take control of the situation as soon as possible. We know these people well,» Vladimir Putin noted, adding that having working in authority and administrative bodies for several years, they have in every way promoted relations between Russia and Kyrgyzstan, and they have done much to establish today's level of inter-state relations. «I hope for our relations to develop along the same vector, i.e. for the welfare of the peoples of the two countries. There are all grounds for it and the latest statements of the opposition leaders confirm that this course of development of our relations is quite possible. In his turn Russia does it best to maintain the level of the inter-state relations and to promote relations between the two peoples, he added. As of the possible arrival of Askar Akayev to Russia, Putin noted, "if he wishes to arrive in Russia, we will not object. I suppose it is quite possible." Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. Pashinyan travels to Iran to pay tribute to Raisi, others Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for the Islamic Republic of Iran on a working visit. |