Kremlin comments on Russia's return to the G8August 31, 2016 - 16:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Moscow prefers the G20 format to the G8 because it better represents the lineup of forces on the international arena, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday, August 31. His comments came after German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier cited considerable progress on Syria and Ukraine as preconditions for considering Russia rejoining the G8. "Moscow is absolutely satisfied with the G20 format, which fully reflects the balance of power and gives Russia maximum opportunities for realizing its potential," RIA Novosti cited Peskov as saying. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |