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 | 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. |