Eastern Partnership will take six post soviet states EU hostagesFebruary 5, 2009 - 18:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is negative about the Eastern Partnership, a Russian politician said. "Russia was not offered the initiative, which will take six post soviet states hostage," Sergei Markov, member of the Russian State Duma, said during today's "Membership in international organizations: a tool of pressure on sovereign states or support to democracy development?" TV space bridge. "Europe compels post soviet states to make choice between Russia and the European Union. They had better reject it," he said. European Commissioner for External Relations and ENP, Ms. Benita Ferrero-Waldner was quoted by Russian media as saying that Russia may be offered the Eastern Partnership along with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |