  Russia Urges Georgia to Withdraw Troops from Kodor GorgeAugust 1, 2006 - 16:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sending troops to Kodor gorge by Georgia was a direct violation of the Moscow agreement on cease-fire and separation of forces of May 14, 1994. Under the coverage of «a police operation» a large-scale military action is launched next to the Russian borders. Tbilisi intends to preserve its military presence in Kodor gorge, says a statement of the Russian MFA.The document emphasizes that Russia agrees with Abkhazia's opinion that Georgian authorities' actions in Kodor gorge and their plans for the future can spur up a dangerous scenario for the developments. «Russia calls to withdraw Georgian troops from Kodor gorge and continue talks, which would form conditions for advancing on the way of peaceful political settlement of the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict,» the statement says.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
