Ukraine braces for govt-opposition talks as pro-EU protests continueDecember 2, 2013 - 09:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Talks between Ukraine's government and opposition leaders are expected to begin on Monday, December 2 following days of protests in the capital Kiev, according to BBC News. Parliamentary speaker Vlodymyr Rybak promised all sides would have an opportunity to express their opinions. Protesters took to the streets over President Viktor Yanukovych's refusal to sign a deal on closer EU ties. They say they want him to resign. Early on Monday, hundreds of activists were still occupying city hall in Kiev. Thousands more spent the night in Independence Square. Protesters stormed city hall on Sunday while a huge anti-government rally was taking place in the capital. Between 100,000 and 500,000 took part in the rally, defying a ban imposed the day before.There were also clashes near the presidential building on Sunday. Masked demonstrators firing flares were driven back by riot police using tear gas, batons and stun grenades. Dozens of protesters were injured and Kiev police said about 100 officers were wounded. Related links: 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 | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |