Russia clarifying reports on Baku’s alleged arms supply to UkraineMarch 28, 2024 - 17:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is carefully working to clarify reports about alleged arms supplies from Azerbaijan to Ukraine, said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, on . “All information about potential supplies of weapons to the Kyiv regime is carefully checked by our relevant law enforcement agencies,” the diplomat said in response to a request to comment on media reports about Azerbaijan’s alleged supply of weapons to Kyiv. “Everything that appears in the public space, and not only in the public space, is discussed by us with the utmost care with all countries. I would like to emphasize once again that we are in close contact on the matter, including with the Azerbaijani side, as with all other countries, of course, except for Western countries, which not only openly declare arms supplies, but are also proud of it.” 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |