Sergey Mikheev: resumption of hostilities in Karabakh will lead to catastropheJanuary 25, 2011 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Director of the Center of Political Conjuncture Sergey Mikheev said that the Karabakh conflict should not have a military resolution. “The attempts to impel Yerevan and Baku to military actions will lead to a catastrophe. Resumption of hostilities in the Karabakh conflict zone will result in death of at least 100,000 people from the two sides, as well as will put an end to regional projects,” Mikheev said during Yerevan-Moscow TV space bridge on the Karabakh conflict settlement. “Negotiations, irrespective of how long they last, are better than killing people,” the Russian expert said. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |