  Russian Military Bases May Be Evacuated to Russia and ArmeniaSeptember 29, 2006 - 19:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The evacuation of Russian citizens can extend to the Russian military bases, said a military-diplomatic source in Moscow. "Evacuation is planned by sea from Batumi to Russia and from Akhalkalaki to Armenia overland," the source said. He underscored that the matter concerns people but not military equipment. "First of all we will convey the families and those servicemen, whose presence in the bases is not necessary. The essential staff will remain to ensure the security of the equipment and territory, reports Interfax.  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 |  Latest news Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29  Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said.Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution.Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north.Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |
