Medvedev proposes that Russian army be deployed beyond the country's bordersAugust 11, 2009 - 13:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RF President Dmitry Medevedev has introduced to parliament a bill on reforming the federal law "On Defense". New Amendments envisage procedures for establishing armed forces' control beyond Russia's national territory, President said Monday in Sochi, in a non-official meeting with parliamentary faction leaders.As specified by Kremlin press service, amendments were elaborated in compliance with clause 5 of recommendation appendix, drawn up after President's February 17 meeting with Federation Council members. They are aimed at "creating a legal mechanism enabling President to effectively use RF armed forces beyond the country's borders." President will be probably vested with the right to be the sole decision maker in the sphere for repelling attacks against Russian troops deployed beyond the country's borders, repelling or preventing aggression against another state, protecting RF citizens, combating piracy and ensuring security of sailing vessels. Formerly, president had to obtain Federation Council's consent for deploying armed forces beyond the country's borders. In July 2006, RA State Duma approved legislative amendments, enabling President "to make decision on deploying armed forces detachments and riot police forces beyond Russia's borders, for combating terrorist acts against Russia or Russian citizens or stateless individuals residing in Russia." The amended version of the appendix concerning emergency situations reads as follows: "repelling aggression" or preventing possible aggression against third states. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |