LDPR leader: Turkey is obligated to recognize Armenian GenocideDecember 26, 2011 - 17:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) commented on French National Assembly's adoption of a bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial. “LDPR has repeatedly urged for Genocide recognition. We welcome French MPs' decision to pass the Genocide bill. Turning a blind eye to 1,5 million people who've fallen victim to 1915 massacres would be blasphemous, ” Vladimir Zhirinovsky stressed. “1915's tragedy is the darkest page in the history of humanity. No European or Asian county has ever perpetrated such a cruel elimination of people. With the whole world promoting the principles of democracy, the international community must recognize the Armenian Genocide,” LDPR leader said. “Turkey is obligated to recognize the crime, returning Armenia's original lands,” LDPR website quoted Zhirinovsky 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |