Neither EU Nor U.S. Can Be Impartial in Karabakh IssueMarch 21, 2006 - 20:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A party enjoying the trust of Azerbaijan and Armenia should perform the mediating mission for the Karabakh conflict settlement, first deputy chair of the Committee on CIS Affairs, Russian State Duma member Ahmed Bilalov stated a briefing in RIA Novosti. In his words, neither the European Union nor the U.S. can be impartial in the issue. "We do not press for our mediation but if both parties agree on Moscow's participation Russia will do everything within the limits of the possible for the peaceful and positive resolution of the conflict," he noted.Belalov also said he served on the Russian delegation during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Azerbaijan. "I reiterate Russia is not interested in a military conflict at its nearest borders and certain steps for the conflict settlement are being taken," Bilalov underscored. 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. |