Russia condemns genocide of Armenians, Serbs and other nationsDecember 19, 2008 - 14:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia condemns genocide of Armenians, Serbs and other nations, a State Duma member said. "We tried to dissuade Europe from applying double standards as it was in case with Kosovo," Gavriil Popov, member of United Russia faction said, reminding that thousands of civilians were killed in South Ossetia during several days. Member of Just Russia party Boris Guseletov stressed the necessity of close collaboration with all Diasporas throughout the globe to prevent the crime of genocide. "We condemn any nationalistic aggression," he said. "Genocide is a complicated topic for discussion not only for Russia but for the entire international community," said Natalya Velikaya, head of ideology and public policy of Just Russia party. "This problem can be resolved through a continued public dialogue," she said, reported Yerkramas, the newspaper of Armenians of Russia. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |