Russia's Putin signs package of anti-terrorism lawsJuly 7, 2016 - 17:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an anti-terrorism legislative package and instructed the government to work out measures to minimize possible financial risks associated with the new legislation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday, July 7, according to Sputnik. "Today, the president signed a legislative package with amendments to the anti-terrorism law. Together with the package, a list of instructions to the government was signed," Peskov told reporters. The government has been told to "very closely monitor the implementation of this law in order to minimize possible risks," according to the spokesman. 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 | 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. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |