Bellicose blinkers keep Baku from understanding benefit of peaceful resolutionOctober 29, 2007 - 17:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Baku leaders' systematic threats to use force have become the most serious obstacle for liberation of the territories," said Vladimir Kazimirov, the Russian mediator on Nagorno Karabakh in 1992-1996.In his opinion, this bravado aims at raising the tonus of the internal policy. "However, Baku's yearning to frighten Armenia is a bounty for those who stand against return of territories. Yerevan and Stepanakert think that surrender of a region will violate the fortification system, and they will take a move only in case of firm belief that hostilities will not be resumed," he said. "Bellicose blinkers keep Baku from understanding the benefit of a peaceful resolution, which will allow to spend more funds for development of the country and the population's welfare. Return of regions without shots would appear as Azerbaijan's success and would be welcomed by the international community. Of course, it would not determine the NK status, but would relieve the atmosphere, thus opening a way for further compromise," Vladimir Kazimirov wrote in an article "Is there is a wayout of Karabakh deadlock?" published by Russia in Global Politics magazine. 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 | 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. 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. |