Russian announces humanitarian corridors in UkraineMarch 5, 2022 - 10:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian military announced on Saturday, March 5 that it will be opening humanitarian corridors in Ukraine from 9:00 am local time. The Defense Ministry of Russia also said they are introducing a "regime of silence" for the exit of the civilian population from the cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha. "Humanitarian corridors and exit routes have been agreed with the Ukrainian side," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. "Today, on March 5, from 10 am Moscow time, the Russian side is declaring a regime of silence and opening humanitarian corridors for the exit of civilians from Mariupol and Volnovakha," the Russian Defense Ministry said. The decision to create humanitarian corridors was made following the second round of Russian-Ukrainian talks held in Belovezhskaya Pushcha on March 3. The third round of negotiations was supposed to be held on March 5 or 6. Photo. Ria Novosti 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |