Georgia Looking for «Russian Trace» in Javakheti ProvocationOctober 15, 2005 - 15:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the opinion of Georgian MP Van Bayburd leaflets with threats against Armenians that have appeared in Akhalkalaki and Akhaltsikh are provocation organized by Russia. «Who else is interested in peace in Georgia?» stated the deputy, who represents the ruling party of the Parliament. One of the leaders of the United National Movement ruling party Giga Bokeria does not doubt the presence of the «Russian trace» either. «We do not divide our country on the basis of ethnic criterion. All Georgian citizens are equal. Those, who want to lead the country by another route are enemies of this state. In this case all this is like actions of the northern neighbors,» he stated. Some Georgian MPs also agree with this opinion. It should be reminded that leaflets appeared in Akhalkalaki and Akhaltsikh towns in Georgian Samtskhe-Javakheti region mostly populated by Armenians. The leaflets specifically said: «Time has come for revenge. Armenians, we are coming and who appears at our way will be killed. Russians will not help you, their time on our land has passed.» The leaflets were signed «Akhaltsikh liberation brigade.» Criminal proceedings are instituted due to this fact. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province 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. |