  Moscow to brisk up relations with Armenia if Georgia joins NATOJuly 15, 2008 - 17:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Moscow-Baku relations have cooled since the USSR decline and do not depend on situation in third states, with the exception of Russia's engagement in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, a Russian expert said."Current relations satisfy Russia with their predictability. Baku is not fully content but it does appreciate predictability of its partner," Russian political scientist Dmitry Andreyev said. Russia will not lose influence in the South Caucasus if Georgia joins NATO, according to him. "Moscow will just brisk up relations with Armenia and will deeper engage in Karabakh process if Georgia joins the Alliance," Andreyev said.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
