Dmitry Medvedev approved RF National Security Strategy for 2009-20June 5, 2009 - 18:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed decree on approving RF National Security Strategy for 2009-20. The document reflects the character of Russia's national priorities and the principles that will serve for the country as a guideline towards achieving its goals. Russia's national strategy priorities include assistance to strategic stability and equal partnership based on principles of mutually beneficial cooperation among states in compliance with international law. Russia intends to conduct rational and practical international policy in compliance with international law. Such policy will include cost-based confrontation, including a new armament race, development of anti-terrorist cooperation and participation in conflict settlement processes, the Kremlin press service 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 | Second round of Armenia-Azerbaijan talks set for May 11 The second round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan will take place on May 11. 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. |