Russia may recall offer of Gabala radar base joint useMay 28, 2008 - 15:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian leadership may recall its offer of joint use of the Gabala radar base, Azerbaijan, if the U.S. installs its missile defense shield in Europe, said lieutenant general Yevgeny Buzhinsky."The Gabala radar base was offered as an alternative to the U.S. missile defense shield in Poland and Czechia but not as a supplement to it. Washington's alleged intention to prevent Iran's nuclear threat is a menace to Russia's security," he said, Moskovskiy Komsomolets 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |