Russia Cannot Be Responsible for All Post-Soviet ConflictsMay 27, 2006 - 16:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia cannot be responsible for all post-soviet conflict, Aide of Russian President Sergey Prikhodko stated at a meeting with journalists in Azerbaijan. In his opinion, if Russia's efforts are needed, it will do even more than necessary. «However, Russia cannot impose its will upon independent states. A solution, which is not acceptable for the Azeri people, cannot be imposed,» Sergey Prikhodko said, reports the Echo newspaper. 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 | Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said. |