Russia continued supplying T-90 tanks to Azerbaijan in 2016March 24, 2017 - 12:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia continued delivering T-90 tanks to Azerbaijan in 2016, Kommersant said. The publication based the report on remarks by Russian President Vladimir Putin who was summing up the results of arms exports for the reporting period on Wednesday, March 22. Meanwhile, Armenia became the first foreign owner of Iskander operational-tactical missile systems. Overall, Russia managed to export arms and military equipment worth more than $15 billion in 2016. During the four-day war unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) in early April last year, Armenians were angered by Moscow’s sale of ammunition to Baku. Many have even questioned the credibility of security guarantees of Russia-led CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization). Related links: 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 | “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |