Replacement of Matthew Bryza by Tina S. Kaidanow displays determination of U.S. to knuckle down to Karabakh problemAugust 12, 2009 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Decision of the U.S. administration to replace Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of State Matthew Bryza by the former U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo Tina S. Kaidanow, the author of Kosovo's plan of independence, displays a firm determination of the U.S. to address the Nagorno-Karabakh problem. This opinion was expressed by Vladimir Zakharov , Deputy Director of Center of Caucasian Studies at Moscow State Institute for International Relations in an interview with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "Replacement of the co-chairmen prompts of possible complications in the OSCE Minsk Group, pressure on the conflict parties is also expected," he said. According to him, the fact that the Karabakh side is not involved in the conflict settlement is big drawback. "I have repeatedly said that Karabakh should be immediately involved in the negotiation process," Vladimir Zakharov said. The recent aggressive statements by official Baku that Azerbaijan will force Armenia to peace prompts that Baku enjoys support from the West, perhaps this explains the recent decision of the United States. "Regrouping of forces means that the U.S. intends to address the issue, the Russian expert stressed, adding that the panic in Azerbaijan is natural, since Mr. Bryza has already been "proven" man, and now they do not know what to expect. Mr. Zakharov also said that appointment of former U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo, Tina S. Kaidanow to the position of OSCE Minsk Group co-chair of is possible. OSCE Minsk Group co-chair Matthew Bryza declared on August 10 in Tbilisi, that U.S. diplomat Tina S. Kaidanow, will assume the office of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, replacing the incumbent Matthew Bryza. Successor of Bryza, Tina S. Kaidanow has worked for U.S. diplomatic mission in Kosovo for two years and as Deputy Chief of U.S. mission in Sarajevo for three years. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |