Putin restructures Kiev debt to promote stability in UkraineNovember 17, 2015 - 11:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin is proposing restructuring the $3 billion debt owed by Ukraine to his country, the Associated Press reports. The surprise announcement by Putin at the summit of G-20 leaders in Turkey on Monday, November 16, could be a significant step toward promoting stability in Ukraine as fighting between government forces and Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine dies down. Putin said that he had discussed the proposal with President Barack Obama earlier in the day. Putin said that rather than seeking $3 billion in debt repayment this year, Russia would be willing to agree to payments of $1 billion a year in 2016-18. He said: "We are ready not to receive any money this year." He said Russia has asked for guarantees for the repayment from either the United States or the European Union. 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. |