Russia may consider delivery of air defense systems to Turkey: KremlinOctober 14, 2016 - 17:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have discussed possible supplies of Russian air defence systems to Ankara, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday, October 14. "They mentioned various anti-missile systems whose supplies Russia could consider if there was such a wish on Turkey's side," Peskov told reporters in Yerevan. He was referring to the meeting between the two leaders during Putin's recent visit to a world energy congress in Istanbul. Presidents, Foreign and Defense Ministers of CSTO member states are participating in CSTO sessions in the Armenian capital. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |