Russia won’t sell S-300 Favorit missile to AzerbaijanAugust 12, 2010 - 11:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is unlikely to sell S-300 Favorit missile to Azerbaijan, as it can lead to escalation of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, according to Anatoly Tsyganok, head of military forecast center. “Such bargain can change the balance of forces between Armenia and Azerbaijan. If it’s struck, Armenia may also obtain missiles, possibly produced by Iran,” he said when commenting on the ongoing reports on purchase of S-300 Favorit to the amount of $300 mln by Azerbaijan. Commenting on reaction to come from Russia, Tsyganok said the 2008 scenario can hardly be repeated. “The situation is different. Although Armenia is Russia’s strategic partner, Russia will interfere in the military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan only in case the latter strikes Russian base in Gyumri. Anyway, I don’t think Azerbaijan will dare such attack,” he concluded. 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. |