Maxim Shevchenko: U.S. has more influence in Caucasus than RussiaJuly 9, 2010 - 11:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia will have to resign itself with pressure on Iran or reject to apply the UN Security Council’s sanctions, according to Maxim Shevchenko, Russian journalist and political analyst. “We have tied our hands. The visit of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the South Caucasus proves that the U.S. has more influence in Caucasus than Russia. Certainly, Madame Clinton is not going to report on her secret talks with the countries’ leaders to Lavrov,” to told Echo of Moscow radio station. “U.S. ruling of Karabakh conflict may have a deplorable impact on Azerbaijan and Armenia but can be very favorable for Washington for isolation of Iran and further attack on this country,” he said. Related links: 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. |