Ukrainian businessman with Armenian roots detained in MoscowFebruary 8, 2018 - 14:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Moscow court has detained Ukrainian businessman with Armenian roots Oleg Mkrtchan on charges of large-scale fraud on Monday, February 5, Yunona Tsareva, a spokesperson for the court, revealed. The former owner of FC Kuban and the general director of the second largest metallurgical corporation of Ukraine, the Industrial Union of Donbass, Mkrtchan will be held for two months until April 5. The essence of the charges is still unknown, TASS says. Mkrtchan has been director general of ISD Corporation since 2001. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |