  Israel halts weaponry supplies to Azerbaijan at Russia’s request November 11, 2013 - 16:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israeli Foreign Ministry introduced certain amendments to an arms supply deal with Azerbaijan at Russia's request. According to ISN Swiss news agency, the supply of certain offensive weaponry will be halted, with Israeli officials unwilling to comment on the report. As an international relations expert Martin Piotrowski said, Russia's request was prompted by unwillingness to change the balance of forces in the region. Azerbaijan is one of the major importers of Israeli-made weapon, with a $1,5 billion armament supply deal inked in 2012, haqqin.az said. Also, in summer 2013, delivery of Russian-made defense hardware to Azerbaijan started under the 2011-2012 deals. Total value of the weaponry including military vehicles and missile defense systems to be supplied might amount to $1 billion. According to Russian political analyst Alexander Krylov, weaponry supplies to Azerbaijan allow Russia to preserve influence over Baku, curbing the latter's armament purchases in the international market.  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 |  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. |
