Putin chairs United Russia partyApril 15, 2008 - 19:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's outgoing President Vladimir Putin was unanimously elected chairman of United Russia party (Yedinaya Rossiya). He also confirmed the intention to head the government after resigning his commission to Dmitry Medvedev. However, Vladimir Putin likewise Dmitry Medvedev rejected the proposal to join the party. "As I have already said, being member of a political party is unbecoming to a head of state," Mr Putin said. United Russia's new regulations allow a non-partisan citizen to assume chairmanship. Boris Gryzlov, currently the party's chairman, will retain the office of supreme council's chairman. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. 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. |