Survey: Armenia in Top Ten of Russia's FriendsJune 6, 2006 - 16:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to the returns of a sociological survey, held by Levada-Center, the top ten of Russia's friends includes Belarus (47%), Kazakhstan (33%), China (24%), Germany (22%) and India (15%), Armenia (14%), Bulgaria (10%), Ukraine (10%), France (8%) and Italy (7%). As of Russians' opinion over hostile countries, the list includes Latvia (49%), Georgia (44%), Lithuania (42%), US (37%) and Estonia (28%). The second fide include Ukraine (27%), Afghanistan (12%), Iraq (9%), Moldova (9%) and Poland (7%). It is significant that Ukraine was included both among Russia's friends and enemies, reports Russkaya Liniya. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |