Putin Advises Not to Use Language of Provocation and Blackmail for Talk with RussiaOctober 4, 2006 - 16:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia doesn't advise to use the language of provocation and blackmail when talking to it, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with State Duma faction leaders. The Russian President thanked the MPs for supporting the measures targeted at protection of rights, dignity and life of Russian citizens abroad. Putin clarified that his words refer to Georgia, reports Mayak. The Russian leader also underscored that Russian economy remains open and transparent and remarked that the migration legislation permits foreigners to work and launch business in Russia. 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 | Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said. Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani. POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. |