Baku hopes Moscow can compel Yerevan to concessions on KarabakhMay 16, 2011 - 16:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Baku believes that Moscow can compel Russia to make concessions on the Nagorno Karabakh issue. “We know that Russia is Armenia’s strategic partner. But we also know that Armenia depends much on Moscow. During the past years Baku-Moscow and Ankara-Moscow have considerably improved, what originates a hope that Russia’s mediation can be not only impartial but also effective,” political analyst Rasim Musabekov said. As to the status quo, it may be maintained for a long time, according to him. “Time can come when Azerbaijan’s military advantage will inspire hope for a victory, given the favorable political situation, for example complications in Iran or strengthening of Azerbaijan’s political influence. In this case, resumption of hostilities is quite possible,” Musabekov 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |