Russia for the first time characterized PKK as terrorist organizationNovember 1, 2007 - 18:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia has for the first time officially characterized the PKK as a terrorist organization, but has asserted that Turkey should not engage in a military operation, but instead focus on a diplomatic war aimed at cutting PKK support systems outside of Turkey. Comments came from Kremlin press secretary Dimitry Peskov yesterday in Moscow. "We see the PKK actions as terror attacks, and we fully condemn them. We think that Turkey has the right to defend itself. We believe that the path towards finding a solution lies in dialogue and meetings. Ankara needs to carry out its war by sitting down at the table with certain nations who are giving marked support to the PKK," said Peskov, Hurriyet reports. 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 | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |