Russia calls for OSCE embargo on arms deliveries to GeorgiaOctober 8, 2008 - 19:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia calls on all OSCE member states to refrain from delivery of arms to Georgia unless Tbilisi stops its attempts to resolve its problems by use of force. "As to the OSCE norms on armament delivery, they proved inefficient," the head of the Russian delegation to the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation, Mikhail Ulyanov said during the Vienna talks on military security and arms control. "The scale of the August tragedy proved the necessity of such decision", Ulyanov 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |