  Vladimir Putin: Russia not going to substitute for parties in Karabakh conflict June 8, 2010 - 14:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia and other countries are prepared to work for a settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, but they must not try to substitute for the parties to the conflict, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told a news conference in Istanbul on Tuesday. “Russia and other participants in the process are prepared to lend a shoulder, but we cannot substitute for Armenia or Azerbaijan. Should we do, either party will be able to find faults with us,” he said. “I do not wish to give somebody a reason to say we put pressure on either side in the conflict,” ITAR TASS quoted Russian Prime Minister as saying.  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 |  Topic Latest 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. |
