Russian President bans armament delivery to GeorgiaJanuary 19, 2009 - 15:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree barring delivery of military hardware to Georgia till December 1, 2011.He also instructed the government to work out measures to limit or suspend military and technical cooperation with the states supplying Georgia with Russian and soviet armament. Earlier, the Russian President accused Ukraine of illegal armament delivery to Georgia. Ukrainian parliamentary investigation committee ascertained that Ukraine supplied Georgia with military hardware at expense of the state budget, which turned out to be short of $10 million. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |