First President of Russia Boris Yeltsin diedApril 23, 2007 - 20:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - First President of Russia Boris Yeltsin died untimely on Monday, the Kremlin Press Office reported. Boris Yeltsin was 76 years old. He occupied the presidential post of Russia from 1991 till October 31, 1999, when he resigned unexpectedly. Former President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachov expressed his condolences to Boris Yeltsin's family and relatives in connection with his death. "I express my deepest condolences to the family of B. Yeltsin who has done great deeds in favor of the country and committed serious mistakes," Interfax agency cites Gorbachov. 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 | Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers. Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly. BSEC Secretary General due in Armenia on July 1 On July 1, the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu will pay a working visit to Armenia. |