Russia's Ambassador to Azerbaijan declared about possibility of activating talks on KarabakhMay 18, 2007 - 14:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's Ambassador to Azerbaijan Vasili Istratov predicts activation in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process. Since parliamentarian elections are over in Armenia some activation is possible in the negotiation process, the Russian diplomat stated to journalists. He underlined that prediction in politics is a complicated thing, since results depend not only on Russia's wish, but also on an entire complex of causes. Before the May 12 parliamentarian elections in Armenia there existed a viewpoint that elections slow down talks on the conflict settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. "Elections are over. Results have been summed up. Now we'll see if elections have slowed down negotiations or no," the Ambassador said, Trend reports. 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 | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. |