Russia's Supreme Court acquits murderer of Arthur SardaryanApril 11, 2008 - 16:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The verdict of not guilty of February 2008, handed the murderer of Armenia-native Arthur Sardaryan, 19, was upheld. Russia's Supreme Court dismissed the cassation appeal of the defense and state prosecution on the criminal case considered by the jury in the Moscow district court.On May 25, 2006 two young people killed Arthur Sardaryan in a Moscow-Sofrino train. The murder was committed through hatred for people of Caucasian nationality, the prosecutor's office said, The New Times 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 | “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. |