Official Kyiv in no hurry to assume mediation in Karabakh settlementJuly 14, 2011 - 19:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Contrary to Ukrainian media reports, official Kyiv is in no hurry to assume mediation in Karabakh conflict settlement. In early July, after Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan's visit to Kyiv, Ukrainian media reports suggested that the country's foreign ministry, as instructed by President Yanukovych, plans to intensify activities in Transcaucasia, by assigning a diplomatic delegation to Yerevan, Stapanakert and Baku to clarify the possibility for Ukraine to participate in Karabakh settlement. However, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry refrained from confirming the information to PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent. As Victor Yanukovych said at July 1 joint news conference with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in Kyiv, Ukraine is interested in rapid settlement of the conflict. “As a country to take over the OSCE chairmanship in 2013, Ukraine will take its best efforts to promote peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict,” Yanukovych said. The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |