Russian peacekeepers launched "peace coercion" operationAugust 9, 2008 - 14:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian peacekeepers launched a "peace coercion" operation in the Georgian-South Ossetian conflict, RF President Dmitry Medvedev said."Our peacekeepers and the supporting units are carrying out an operation to reduce Georgia to peace," Medvedev said. Earlier, it was reported that tank, motorized infantry and reconnaissance detachments were dislocated in the conflict zone. Assault aircraft is concentrated in the nearby Russian airdromes, Russian media 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 | 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. |