Russia Won't Let GUAM 'Peacekeeping Mission' to CIS Conflict RegionsSeptember 25, 2006 - 14:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The GUAM is planing a peacekeeping mission not only for Abkhazia and South Ossetia but also for Nagorno Karabakh and Transnistria, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Ivanov told Kathimerini Greek newspaper. In his words, such 'peacekeeping service' offered by a deliberately engaged union cannot be adequately perceived by all of the sides of the settlement process. Certainly, Russia that stands for a political settlement of the conflicts, will take appropriate measures to prevent development by this scenario," the Minister underscored. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Armenia says wants expanded transport, energy connectivity Pashinyan says Armenia is interested in the expansion of connectivity in transport, energy, telecommunications and other directions. Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution. U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |