Konstantin Simonov: it is possible that Baku may change gas for Karabakh in relations with RussiaOctober 1, 2010 - 18:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Director General of the National Energy Security Fund Konstantin Simonov said that there are a lot of problems in the Armenian-Russian relations, despite a range of statements. “I would mention three challenges referring to Armenia and Russia. First, it is Azerbaijan,” Simonov told during Moscow-Yerevan TV space bridge on Russia-Armenia: new level of relations. “Over past years Baku has sharply increased oil extraction. Now, with the launch of Shah Deniz projet, gas recovery will also grow. Nevertheless, Azerbaijan’s resource base is also limited. Russia has to intensify its relations with Baku on the background of the West’s search for alternative energy resources,” the Russian expert said. According to him, the situation will be rather uncommon, if Baku sets tougher terms in an attempt to change gas matters for Karabakh. Konstantin Simonov pointed to Turkey, as a second challenge in the Armenian-Russian relations. “Turkey is trying to gain economic concessions from Russia. It should be noted that Russia and Turkey are engaged in a dubious and complicate game. The deadlock situation in the Armenian-Russian economic relations is the third challenge. Yerevan and Moscow should think of new projects for implementation to find out a way from the deadlock,” concluded Simonov. 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. |