Vladimir Putin Concerned over Racism Manifestation in RussiaJuly 7, 2006 - 16:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Manifestation of racism is a very dangerous phenomenon for Russia because the Russian Federation is a multinational and multi-confessional state, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during an online interview. "We should give a proper counterblow to this evil, since it undermines our foundations. Racism is conditioned by many factors, in part by the large flow of immigrants and the reaction of the local inhabitants, who blame the government for poor protection of their own rights," Putin remarked. In his words, these problems should be settled consistently at the legislative level and with the assistance of the law enforcement bodies. "Of course, this not sufficient and we should carry out a great deal of work with the young generation. However any deed exceeding the frames of the acting legislation will be punished," the RF President said. 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 | 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. |