U.S. senators call more Russia sanctionsJuly 23, 2014 - 13:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. senators addressed a letter to President Barack Obama, calling on him to impose new sanctions against Russia, specifically the energy, finance and defense sectors of Russia’s economy. “We urge you to implement your power in order to impose broader sanctions against Russia’s defense sector immediately, including state company Rosoboronexport. Russians must stop providing weapons, equipment and training to separatists in eastern Ukraine. We also urge you to consider further sanctions targeting energy, finance and other sectors of Russian economy,” the letter said, according to RIA Novosti. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations chairman Robert Menendez, Select Committee on Intelligence head Dianne Feinstein and Armed Services Committee chairman Carl Levin signed the document. Senators also asked Obama to add the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic to U.S. terrorism blacklist. “We call to consider the possibility of considering Donetsk People’s Republic a foreign terrorist organization. An increasing evidence of human rights violations in the east of Ukraine, including cases of kidnapping and torture indicate that their actions threaten lives of innocent Ukrainians, not to mention those poor people who just travelled in the Ukrainian airspace,” the letter said. 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. |