Saakashvili important factor in regional politicsJune 30, 2009 - 23:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Negative emotions about decoration of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili with Armenian Order of Honor are exaggerated, a Russian expert said. "Symbols are traditionally important in politics. But to be honest, the Order of Honor was not the best choice for the Georgian President. Nevertheless, I would not overestimate the significance of this symbolic act," said Andrey Areshev, deputy director general of the Strategic Culture Foundation. "Managing to retain power in his country, Saakashvili is still an important factor in regional politics. He still enjoys the west's support and rearms his army. So, Russia should decide who will be its political and diplomatic ally if hostilities resume in the Caucasus," he said, Analitika.at.ua reported. 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 | 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. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |