Sergey Mikheev: resumption of hostilities in Karabakh will lead to catastropheJanuary 25, 2011 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Director of the Center of Political Conjuncture Sergey Mikheev said that the Karabakh conflict should not have a military resolution. “The attempts to impel Yerevan and Baku to military actions will lead to a catastrophe. Resumption of hostilities in the Karabakh conflict zone will result in death of at least 100,000 people from the two sides, as well as will put an end to regional projects,” Mikheev said during Yerevan-Moscow TV space bridge on the Karabakh conflict settlement. “Negotiations, irrespective of how long they last, are better than killing people,” the Russian expert said. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |