Putin: interaction within CIS indisputable priority for MoscowNovember 28, 2007 - 17:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is not a chessboard for Russia. Moscow is interested in peaceful environment in the Commonwealth, Russian President Vladimir Putin said when addressing a diplomatic reception in Kremlin. Interaction within CIS is an indisputable priority for Moscow, he said. "This space is not a chess board for geopolitical games. Peace and glory are vital for a normal democratic development of all states. Adoption of CIS concept offers useful guidelines for all member states," he said, RIA Novosti 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 | Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |