UK military instructors travel to Ukraine to train govt. troopsMarch 19, 2015 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukraine's defense ministry says British military instructors have traveled to the country to provide medical and tactical training to Ukrainian troops, the Associated Press reports. Ministry spokesman Oleksandr Motuzianik said Thursday, March 19, that a series of courses will be held by the trainers at bases across Ukraine on combat first aid. Motuzianik did not specify the number of instructors, but said training would be rolled out over a two-month period. Ukraine has lobbied hard for international material support in its fight against rebellion in the east. The United States has provided non-lethal equipment and is bracing to send its own trainers in the coming weeks. More than 6,000 people have been killed and 1.5 million displaced by the conflict that began April. Photo: AP 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 | EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.” Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. |