Russia helicopter unit withdrawn from UN mission in SudanJanuary 24, 2012 - 18:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia ended its participation in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Sudan on Tuesday, January 24 with President Dmitry Medvedev ordering four military helicopters and 120 troops to leave the country by the middle of February. The pilots and support staff deployed to Sudan in 2006. “The Russian soldiers have done their duty and fulfilled honourably their mission of ensuring peace and security in the country,” Medvedev said in a presidential decree, M&C reported. The main missions of the four Mi-8 helicopters had been to transport UN military observers, goods, and to participate in search and rescue operations. Russia in mid-January ordered another four-ship helicopter squadron from southern Sudan when its planned six months deployment term came to an end. 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. |