  Azerbaijan reportedly interested in Russian Su-57 jets December 23, 2019 - 18:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan is interested in purchasing fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jets from Russia, Vedomosti reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The issue of launching negotiations has reportedly been approved at a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev in Sochi on October 3. According to the sources, Armenia's acquisition of SU-30SM multi-target fighter jets could have triggered Azerbaijan's interest in the aircraft. It was reported recently that Russia is currently testing the SU-30SM jets before delivering them to Armenia. Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan told reporters in early November that Armenia is expecting the fighter jets in December 2019 or January-February 2020. Four aircraft are set to be delivered in the first stage, Tonoyan said.   Top stories Across a swathe of southern Turkey, people sought temporary shelter and food in freezing winter weather. The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. The Prosecutor’s Office has released surveillance footage and said that one of the detainees in the case, Iveri Melashvili. Destinations welcomed 900m fewer international tourists in January–October when compared with the same period of 2019.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia: Deeply saddened by tragic train accident in Balasore  The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed condolences over the major rail accident involving two express trains.15 schoolkids face Gabriel Sargissian in open-air simultaneous display On June 1, Byblos Bank Armenia held a unique event for kids and school students to celebrate Children's Day.Karabakh denies Azerbaijan’s ceasefire accusations The Defense Army of Nagorno Karabakh has denied firing on Azerbaijani positions across the line of contact.Top Armenian, U.S. defense officials talk security, cooperation Suren Papikyan had a telephone conversation with Dr. Colin Kahl, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense for Policy Affairs. |
