Lavrov: Russia didn't transfer arms to ArmeniaMarch 10, 2009 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia has never sold arms or ammunition to Armenia from the Gumri Base No. 102, as Azerbaijani media reported on Jan. 8, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. "I do not think there is a need for an additional investigation because all the statements made by Russia via diplomatic channels are based on facts and leave no doubt about the decision made by our military leadership," he said. "We understand Azerbaijan's careful approach towards the issue given the difficult relations between Baku and Yerevan. At the same time, we are convinced that Russia and Azerbaijan have enough reserves of mutual confidence to prevent such falsifications from hindering us from expanding our strategic partnership," Minister Lavrov said. 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 | 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. |