  Period of prudence in Armenia–Russia relations is over: lawmaker December 26, 2019 - 16:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The period of prudence in relations between Armenia and Russia is over, the Chairman of the Permanent Commission on Foreign Relations, lawmaker from the ruling My Step party Ruben Rubinyan said on Thursday, December 26. "The initial period of prudence in the Armenian-Russian relations is completely over after the revolution," Rubinyan told reporters, according to Aysor.am. Citing his Russian counterpart Konstantin Kosachev, Rubinyan noted that after the velvet revolution, the Armenian-Russian relations did not suffer, but further developed. In April–May 2018, tens of thousands of Armenians took to the streets in Yerevan and the provinces to protest against the then authorities and demand their resignation. The peaceful campaign lasted several weeks and saw the departure of the former President and Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan and the dissolution of the National Assembly. Protest leader, then lawmaker Nikol Pashinyan was ultimately elected the country's Prime Minister, while his party won majority in snap parliamentary elections.   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 |  Latest news Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event  The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |
