U.S. "will cancel Patriot deal if Turkey buys Russia's S-400 system"February 7, 2019 - 16:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. will cancel their Patriot Missile deal if Turkey purchases the Russian-made S-400 air defense system, Cumhuriyet reported on Thursday, February 7 afternoon, according to Al-Masdar News. Citing a U.S. official, the Turkish publication reported that not only will the Patriot Missile sale be cancelled, but this might put Turkey's acquisition of the U.S.-made F-35s in jeopardy as well. “This will pave the way for U.S. sanctions,” the report added. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |