  Vladimir Posner: I don't understand Turkey's Armenian Genocide denial campaignFebruary 12, 2009 - 20:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Well known Russian journalist Vladimir Posner said he doesn't understand Turkey's persistence in the Armenian Genocide recognition issue."I support Armenia's position. Moreover, I understand American Indians who press for Indian genocide recognition," he said. "It's a proven fact that a crime against humanity was committed in 1915. It can't be equaled to the Holocaust, which is the result of ideology aimed at extermination of all Jews. But it's obvious to me that the 1915 episode was genocide and I don't understand Turkey's reluctance to acknowledge the fact after so many years," the journalist told 1news.az.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
