Vladimir Dorokhin: Russia's position over Nagorno-Karabakh is neither pro-Armenian nor pro-Azerbaijani.June 5, 2009 - 14:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's role in the process of settling the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is so efficient, as it demanded, Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Vladimir Dorokhin said."Russia stands for peaceful settlement of the conflict. There was a period when Moscow wanted to send its peacemakers to Nagorno-Karabakh. The composition of international mediators on the conflict has been formed and Russia has to reckon with it," Dorokhin said at a meeting in the Azerbaijani President administration Strategic Studies Centre on Friday. Russia cannot take the settlement of the conflict in its hands and command," Dorokhin added. According to him, Russia's position is neither pro-Armenian nor pro-Azerbaijani. "We want to reach fair settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict," the ambassador said, Azerbaijani Trend News reports. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |