Russia vows response to NATO buildup in Eastern EuropeFebruary 9, 2016 - 10:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's envoy to NATO has warned that Moscow will respond to a buildup of the alliance's forces near Russian borders, the Associated Press reports. Alexander Grushko said in televised remarks Monday, February 8 that the deployment of NATO forces in Eastern Europe "can't be left without a military-technical answer." He insisted that "Russia won't compromise its security interests," but wouldn't say what specific steps the Kremlin could take. With Russia's ties with the West ravaged by the Ukrainian crisis, the U.S. and its NATO allies have deployed additional weapons and held exercises in central and Eastern Europe. The Pentagon plans to quadruple what it spends on its troops and training in Europe as part of efforts to deter Russia. Moscow has long criticized the NATO activities on its doorstep as a threat to its security. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |