Russian Foreign Ministry called forthcoming Georgian presidential elections farceNovember 15, 2007 - 19:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The impression that the preterm elections in Georgia will turn into a naked farce is corroborated, says a comment issued by the department of information and press at the Russian Foreign Ministry. "Mikhael Saakashvili's recent statements came as start of his election campaign despite demands of the international community to lift the emergency rule and stop persecution of oppositionists The date for the elections was fixed in an intention to deprive the opposition leaders from any possibility to organize a proper campaign. Furthermore, the authorities staked on low appearance of the voters which will be conditioned by the New Year and Christmas holidays," the statement says. "Undisguised Russophobia becomes the core of the election campaign," it says. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “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. |