  KHACHKAR OPENING IN TULA RUSSIAN CITY AS SIGN OF RUSSIAN-ARMENIAN FRIENDSHIPSeptember 18, 2003 - 18:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today a monument-cross (khachkar) symbolizing the centuries-old Armenian-Russian friendship opens in Tula Russian city. The monument is situated in a new square in the center of the city, the building of which was sponsored by the local Armenian diaspora counting over 1000 people. As reported by "Yerkramas" newspaper of Armenians of the south of Russia, the Armenian community of the Tula region also has its cultural center and issues a newspaper.  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 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. |
