U.S. Interested in Tension in South Caucasus, Russian Parliamentarian SaysOctober 23, 2006 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. is artificially tensing the situation in the South Caucasus, said President of the International League of Human Dignity and Security Protection, Russian State Duma member, General Valentin Varennikov. "The U.S. Administration is directly interested in creation of tension in the South Caucasus," he said. In the General's words, the U.S. wishes escalation of 'frozen' conflicts in an aspiration to perform 'peacekeeping' mission in any part of the world. "We have many times witnessed peacekeeping optimism, for example in Kosovo," he remarked. According to the deputy, the U.S. decided to cut Russia from the outer world as it once happened after the decline of the Soviet Union. "The Russian President cannot openly say this but I do," Varennikov underscored. When touching upon tension in the Russian-Georgian relations Valentin Varennikov stated that Russia will not allow settlement of 'frozen' conflicts on the Georgian territory by force. "Mikhail Saakashvili's statements are targeted at artificial tension in Abkhazia and South Ossetia for launching war against these unrecognized republics," he said. In his words, the matter does not concern the opposition of the Russian and Georgian peoples who lived in peace and consent for centuries. The issue is conditioned by wishes and ambitions of the Georgian President and his western patrons. "We should by all means prevent escalation of the conflict between Georgia and two unrecognized republics," Varennikov resumed, reports newsarmenia.ru. 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. |