Medvedev submits agreement on military bases in Abkhazia, South Ossetia for ratificationAugust 9, 2011 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has submitted an agreement on deployment of joint Russian bases in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The agreement was signed in 2010 for a 49-year period with possible prolongation for another 15 years. The main task of the bases is to curb possible aggression against the two republics and guarantee security of Russian citizens. Agreement with Abkhazia envisages naval cooperation, Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported. 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 | 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. |