Russia failed to persuade NATO to cancel military trainings in GeorgiaApril 30, 2009 - 23:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As a result of the first RF-NATO session held after the August war, Dmitry Rogozin, Russia's permanent representative in NATO, declared that he failed in his efforts to persuade NATO to cancel May 2009 military trainings in Georgia. As mentioned by Rogozin, the question of conducting NATO trainings in Georgia was raised by them in the context of discussing the Russian southern borders' security within the frameworks of the final document "contradicting the country's interests" in many points. The permanent representative noted that such context also existed in the NATO development concept. Arguing Dmitry Rogozin's statement, his colleagues noted that the trainings will be conducted within the frames of "Partnership for Peace" program; they were planned beforehand, and pose no threat to Russia's security. "Partners and colleagues do not sound convincing in their arguments," he told the press. "It's not proper time for conducting such trainings. We rely on our partners' common sense. We consider any sabre-rattling on Abkhazian and South Caucasian borderline an act of provocation." RF permanent representative in NATO characterized the alliance as "blinded rhinoceros" creating problems for neighbors. "We await additional explanations to obstinate attitude demonstrated during the Russia-NATO session," he 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |