Russia, Germany urge OSCE to double ceasefire monitors in UkraineMarch 7, 2015 - 10:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia and Germany have called on the OSCE to double the number of observers monitoring a truce in eastern Ukraine to 1,000, according to BBC News. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his German counterpart Franck-Walter Steinmeier urged the OSCE to "ramp up" its mission. The group has said it has experienced problems gaining access to key areas. Meanwhile, Ukrainian government sources told the BBC they believed Russian troops were still entering the country. According to some claims, there could be at least 18,000 involved. Last month's ceasefire agreement reached in Minsk required all foreign troops to leave the region. Photo: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty Images 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |