  Agreement on military and technical assistance to CSTO member states ratifiedFebruary 20, 2009 - 15:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Federation Council has ratified a protocol on the mechanism of rendering military and technical assistance to CSTO member states in case of a threat or aggression. Chairman of the FC Committee on CIS Affairs Vadim Gustov said that the document envisages defense bargains free of charge or at reduced price to maintain the efficiency of armed forces. The list includes armament, equipment, documentation, services and information, Russian media reports say.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
