Russian expert forecasts shift in Karabakh talks formatDecember 11, 2011 - 17:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Withdrawal of own draft resolution from UN General Assembly agenda by Azerbaijan testifies not only to escalation of political-diplomatic squabble regarding Nagorno Karabakh but a possible reformatting of the entire negotiation process, Russian expert said, inferring promotion of Madrid principles developed by OSCE Minsk Group. “Adoption of this resolution would cause divergence between UN resolution and existing norms of International law in Europe, that took effect after Kosovo issue,” Stanislav Tarasov told Analitika.at.ua. Draft resolution "Situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan" placed on UN General Assembly agenda by Azerbaijan will again be withdrawn at Baku's suggestion. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |