General Peter Polyakh: I am tied with ArmeniaAugust 30, 2010 - 11:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukrainian general Peter Polyakh, who led the investigation into the crash of an Azerbaijani plane carrying humanitarian assistance to Armenia after the earthquake in 1988, has cast light on his conversation with an Azeri journalist. “Journalist who introduced himself as Bahram Batiyev, started asking questions about that incident, specifically whether the plane was shot down. It was clear that he wanted to hear something that never took place. I told him that plane was not shot down and asked to call me another day, as it was a mobile call and I could not hear him properly,” general Polyakh said. “Later and I learned that my “interview” was published without any coordination with me,” he added. “It’s an improper practice to present a conversation as an interview. Moreover, I am tied with Armenia and could never say things the journalist wrote.” On July 15, 2010, Vesti.az portal published a fabricated interview with general Polyakh, containing offending language as regards the Armenian people and some comments on the Karabakh conflict, Analitika.at.ua reported. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |