UAR calls on Russians to resist nazi and fascist propaganda among youthNovember 20, 2008 - 13:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nationalist extremism jeopardizes security and integrity of Russia and damages the interests of the Russian nation, a member of the Union of Armenians of Russia said. "Those interested in pushing Russia out of the Caucasus incite inter-ethnic conflicts. They are trying to crack Russia as a nut to capture its natural resources ," Levon Mukanyan, vice president of the UAR, told a news conference in Moscow. The main goal of the ideologists is not the murder of a Caucasian, according to him. "It's a thought-out campaign to stop Russia's cultural, economic and military presence in the Caucasus," Mukanyan said. "Russia and Armenia enjoy centuries-old friendship. Presently, the Russian authorities do much to combat extremism but it's not enough. 9 Armenians were killed during past 3 years, most of them being Russian citizens. The Union of Armenians of Russia call on Russians to resist nazi and fascist propaganda among youth," the UAR vice president said. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |