Russian, Armenian troops escort vehicles on Azeri-controlled roadSeptember 22, 2021 - 16:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian vehicles are usually escorted by Russian border guards and the Armenian National Security Service when driving on an interstate road that also passes through territories controlled by Azerbaijan, according to Karen Kocharyan, the deputy mayor of the town of Goris, Syunik province. Kocharyan told Pastinfo on Tuesday, September 21 that although the situation is quiet on the road, vehicles gather in an Armenian-controlled area and only drive through the contested section of the road with the Russian troops and the Armenian NSS. Kocharyan said fewer Iranian trucks are stuck on the road but said he didn't know whether the Azerbaijanis continue collecting money as road tax. On September 12, the National Security Service of Armenia confirmed that the Azerbaijani police were stopping Iranian trucks on said road, checking their documents and inspecting the cargo. According to reports, Azerbaijanis also demand up to $250 from Iranian drivers. Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry, meanwhile, has confirmed the detention of Iranian drivers, accusing them of transporting goods to Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh's capital. Photo. TASS 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |