Richard G. Lugar: U.S. can think over installation of missile defense shield in AzerbaijanDecember 19, 2008 - 13:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia should be offered a possibility to watch U.S. missile defense system in Czechia and Poland, according to a U.S. Senator. "Besides, we can think over installation of a missile defense shield in Azerbaijan," said Richard G. Lugar, United States Senator for Indiana. "We should reason out the ground for rockets and radars." "I think we could reach an agreement with Moscow, since we have common interests. We are concerned over installation of rockets in Iran, what is dangerous not only for the United States but also for the entire world. Russia could be helpful to improve the situation," Senator Lugar said, the Echo of Moscow reports. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |