Abkhazia's opposition wants to rule without RussiaMay 27, 2009 - 16:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Abkhazia's opposition wants Russia to guard the republic, finance it, construct roads, but still rule without Russia, which is impossible, Abkhazia President Sergey Bagapsh stated."It's utter cynicism to show such hostile reception to Russian border guards. Those people are here to protect us. Russian peacemakers has been here since 1994. Armenia pays 50% to Russia for placing Russian borders guards at some part of Armenian border. We have Russian border guards free of charge - what else could we wish for? Russia acknowledged us and provided our security, incurring the whole world's anger upon its head. If it's a partnership then it should be on equal terms. Our opposition understands these are correct measures. The opposition just wants us to take the responsibility for implementing those measures," Kommersant cited Bagapsh as saying. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |