Georgia has no chance unless Ukraine joins NATOJanuary 12, 2008 - 15:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The Abkhazian conflict will not be resolved and Georgia will not be invited to NATO in the near future," Columbia University Professor Robert Legvold said. "I think the issue will not be discussed at the NATO summit in Bucharest. Moreover, it won't be discussed unless Ukraine joins the Alliance," he added.Prof. Legvord doesn't think Russia will recognize independence of Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transnistria as retaliation to proclamation of Kosovo's independence. "I suppose, Russia used the issue as a tool of political diplomatic pressure. Recognition of Abkhazia will cost too much. Russia will hardly want to shoulder this burden," he said, iamik.ru reports. 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. |