  Maxim Shevchenko: U.S. has more influence in Caucasus than Russia July 9, 2010 - 11:51 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Russia will have to resign itself with pressure on Iran or reject to apply the UN Security Council’s sanctions, according to Maxim Shevchenko, Russian journalist and political analyst. “We have tied our hands. The visit of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the South Caucasus proves that the U.S. has more influence in Caucasus than Russia. Certainly, Madame Clinton is not going to report on her secret talks with the countries’ leaders to Lavrov,” to told Echo of Moscow radio station. “U.S. ruling of Karabakh conflict may have a deplorable impact on Azerbaijan and Armenia but can be very favorable for Washington for isolation of Iran and further attack on this country,” he said. Related links:   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 |  Latest news 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.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
