Russia wary of Iran’s unexpected strikeJuly 27, 2011 - 20:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The director of Russian Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, expert Ruslan Pukhov stated that Gabala radar station may serve as a barrier in a possible attack by Iran. “Whatever we say, the truth is that Iran is developing the weapon of mass destruction, which could be easily integrated into a missile,” the expert said. As he noted, a Russia-friendly Iranian regime may crash, without any guarantee for new Iranian authorities not to assume pro-Western and anti-Russian position, considering Iran has reasons to be “offended” with Russia. No matter how old, Gabala radar station is an operative installation, which does serve as a defensive barrier, Aze.az quoted Pukhov as saying. 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. |