  Dmitry Medvedev: Russia will not lose ground in CaucasusNovember 5, 2008 - 16:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia's aggression in South Ossetia and the global financial crisis have common origin, the Russian President said."This is the consequence of Washington's presumptuous policy," Dmitry Medvedev said in his annual address to the Federal Assembly. "Russia will not lose ground in the Caucasus. Mechanism should be created to block erroneous, selfish and dangerous decisions of some members of the international community. Being responsible for the lives of thousands of people, it's extremely hard to take decisions. But there are principles and values that can't be waived. That is why we will not yield our positions in the Caucasus," the RF President said.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |
