Russian MFA lies denying armament delivery to Armenia, Baku insistsJanuary 22, 2009 - 13:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan keeps insisting that Russia supplies Armenia with arms, Nezavisimaya Gazeta reports. The investigation carried out gives reason to suppose that the information is true, says the statement issued Wednesday by the Azeri Foreign Ministry. The statement says that the incident helps "occupation of the Azerbaijani territory." "Full responsibility for the consequences of this action rests on Russia." Baku's accusation campaign started after publication of some media reports about delivery of Russian armament to the amount of $800 million to Armenia. Although, Defense Ministries of Armenia and Azerbaijan refuted the fact, Azerbaijan still insists on further investigation. Ali Hasanov, head of the political department at the Azeri President's administration said this incident will damage Russia's image and warned to henceforth eye Russia as unreliable partner. The Russian Foreign Ministry yesterday once again denied delivery of armament to Armenia and stated that "the issue is settled." 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. |