Putin requests parliament’s approval for military action in UkraineMarch 1, 2014 - 18:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin has requested approval from the country’s upper house of parliament to move Russian armed forces into Ukraine, RIA Novosti reported, citing Kremlin’s press service. The move comes after several days of media reports of Russian troop movements in the southern Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, and a week after the regime of President Viktor Yanukovych was toppled in Kyiv. Putin, who has yet to speak publicly about the crisis, requested the permission to use military force because of threats to lives of Russian citizens and the Russian military forces in naval bases in Crimea. Russian troops will be used until the “political-social situation in the country is normalized,” according to the Kremlin. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |