Caucasus - Zone of Russian Strategic Interests conference held in MoscowApril 29, 2009 - 12:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Caucasus - Zone of Russian Strategic Interests conference took place at Yusupov Hall in Moscow on the initiative of Terrorism Threat Analysis Center, which constantly monitors problems of Russian policy in Caucasus. Representatives of Russian expert community, ethnic Diasporas and communities (Armenian, Georgian, Kurdish) and guests from Armenia took part in conference. Speakers also referred to topics not directly related to South Caucasus. Andrey Areshev, expert at Strategic Culture Foundation, noted that Caucasus is more often linked to Central Asia. "The Obama administration did not change the U.S. policy, but on the contrary, made it more flexible and dynamic. The countries of the region are offered new schemes and options by U.S. but not Russia. Armenian-Turkish relations dynamics is an obvious example," he said. Normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations and its possible influence on Russian military presence in region were also discussed. Other issues in focus were: energy factors, military instability, security of cargo transportation and reduction of military risks. It is well known that these rates are based on reliable information of conflict dynamics in different regions. Ruben Zargaryan, Advisor to NKR Foreign Minister, dwelled on different aspects of Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |