Putin requests parliament’s approval for military action in UkraineMarch 1, 2014 - 18:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin has requested approval from the country’s upper house of parliament to move Russian armed forces into Ukraine, RIA Novosti reported, citing Kremlin’s press service. The move comes after several days of media reports of Russian troop movements in the southern Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, and a week after the regime of President Viktor Yanukovych was toppled in Kyiv. Putin, who has yet to speak publicly about the crisis, requested the permission to use military force because of threats to lives of Russian citizens and the Russian military forces in naval bases in Crimea. Russian troops will be used until the “political-social situation in the country is normalized,” according to the Kremlin. Related links: 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 | 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. |