Loss of Armenia will exclude Russia from South CaucasusFebruary 7, 2008 - 15:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia lacks well-defined policy as regards the South Caucasus, deputy director of the center of Caucasian studies at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, professor Vladimir Zakharov said at Caucasus and Middle East: Possible Partners in Formation of Regional Security System international conference in Yerevan. South Caucasus becomes one of NATO's priorities forming a new geopolitical configuration where Russia has no place, he said."Georgia and Azerbaijan have actually separated from Russia. Losing Armenia, Russia will lose the way to South Caucasus," he said adding that any armed conflict in Georgia will initiate U.S. incursion in the region and, possibly, further attack on Iran. 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 | 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. |