  Only Russians disapprove of Arab SpringDecember 15, 2011 - 10:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Popular uprisings in Middle East countries and North Africa known as Arab Spring are overwhelmingly well met by the international community, with the exception of Russia, according to a BBC poll that covered 21 thousand people from 22 countries. Western Europe seems to be particularly hopeful about it with 75 percent of Germans and French supporting it. Russia appeared to be the only country where the public opinion went against the Arab Spring: 43 percent of surveyed Russians disapproved of the process and 31 reflected positively about it. The opinion poll was held before the downfall of the Muammar Gaddafi regime.   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 |  Latest news Moody's upgrades IDBank's rating  Moody's has upgraded ID Bank CJSC's (IDBank) long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1.U.S. “very clear” with Azerbaijan: “It’s time to make peace with Armenia” James O'Brien has said that the United States is “very clear” with Azerbaijani that it is a time to make peace with Armenia.Destruction of Armenian heritage raised at PACE Member of the Armenian delegation to PACE, MP from the “I Have the Honor” bloc Hayk Mamijanyan delivered remarks at a PACE session.PACE adopts resolution on Armenia's commitment to reforms PACE welcomed the electoral reforms implemented by Armenia in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission. |
