Armenia involved in "big game" between Russia and the U.S.August 11, 2009 - 20:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is involved in a bigger game than it seems at first glance, Vardan Khachatryan , MP from the Heritage political party told a press conference in Yerevan today. In his opinion, the parties involved in this game, concerning the settlement of the Karabakh conflict may reach such agreements behind the backs of Armenia, which would contradict to the interests of the country. Vardan Khachatryan explained that he speaks of Russia, Turkey and the United States, which projected deals. According to Vardan Khachatryan, the fact of the tense relations between the countries is alarming, suddenly they started to develop and improve, which could have serious consequences for Armenia. "The fact that Russia has allowed the U.S. to transport humanitarian goods and technical supplies for its army in Afghanistan, testifies to something," Khachatryan said. The MP mentioned that everybody was surprised at the last meeting of Russian and Turkish prime ministers, resulted in a large number of agreements signed. "Nagorno Karabakh is also involved in this game and the fate of Armenia can become a token coin at the transition phase of that game ", Vardan Khachatryan 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |