  Moscow stands for peace in region, but sells 9 2S7 Pion self-propelled guns to Baku October 18, 2010 - 21:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In 2009, Azerbaijan bought nine self-propelled guns – 2S7 Pion – from Russia in 2009. According to Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, the guns were delivered to Azerbaijan in March-December 2009, as per the signed agreement. In 2008, Russia sold three Pion guns to Azerbaijan, APA reported. 2S7 Pion or Malka (2S7 is its GRAU designation) is a Soviet self-propelled gun. Pion has been the most powerful conventional artillery piece since its introduction.   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 Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
