Ukraine: Zelensky reports slow progress in war negotiationsMarch 23, 2022 - 11:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says negotiations with Russia are going “step by step, but they are going forward”, Times of Israel reports. The talks are being held by video between delegations from both sides. “Its very difficult. Sometimes it’s scandalous,” he said on Tuesday, March 22, without giving details. Zelensky has been having a series of conversations with Western leaders in the days before the leaders of NATO countries gather in Brussels to discuss the response to the war in Ukraine. He said he expects the Western leaders to approve more sanctions to punish Russia and more help for Ukraine. “We will work, we will fight, as hard as we can, to the last, bravely and openly,” he 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |