French expert: leaving Russia in control of Karabakh conflict settlement dangerousApril 15, 2011 - 21:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A French expert at Strategic Studies Foundation, analyst Gaits Minasian believes it dangerous to leave Russia in control of Karabakh settlement process. “France and U.S. missed the moment, and just at that point Russia took control of the situation,” the analyst said in an interview to Armenian reporters. The analyst is certain that starting November 2008, Russia has been conducting another process parallel to OSCE MG activities. As he noted, neither Armenia, Azerbaijan or Russia are satisfied with Madrid Principles. “Moscow is opposed to introduction of international forces in the region, Azerbaijan is against the self-determination of Karabakh people, Armenia disagrees to pull off the army from Karabakh territory. Yet, officially, all those countries gave positive response to the Principles. Both France and U.S. are aware of it but are practicing caution,” Minasian 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |