  Javakheti Diaspora of Russia refutes statements about opposition of Javakheti Armenians to Russian troops in 2008October 19, 2010 - 19:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian Minister of Education Dmitry Shashkin stated in Yerevan that the opposition of Javakheti Armenians to Russian troops in 2008 helped to prevent their advancement. The Javakheti Diaspora of Russia refuted his statements in comments to Georgia Times. “Leaving Khashuri town, Russian servicemen committed an error and headed for Borzhom gorge. Driving out of the gorge, they saw a group of cars and people and stopped to clarify where they are. At that moment Georgians started shouting that it is Armenia’s territory. Thus, the Russian servicemen drove back to Gori town,” Javakheti Armenians say. The Georgian Minister was in Armenia to participate in an opening ceremony of Georgian linguistic center in a higher education institution of Yerevan.   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 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. |
