Patrushev: Russia, U.S. and Europe's interests clash in South Ossetia and AbkhaziaSeptember 3, 2008 - 18:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The interests of Russia, U.S. and Europe clash in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev told a news conference in Yerevan today. Georgia's aggression against South Ossetia give up for lost Georgia's image of "democracy stronghold." "Saakashvili's regime has proved that democracy and development in Georgia is out of the question. Russia has never denied territorial integrity of any state but we oppose certain ways of its maintenance. Saakashvili perpetrated genocide against the South Ossetian people and I think the International Court will give assessment to this 5-day war," he said. "Georgia is armed by many countries and we all know that U.S. ships supply Saakashvili with arms but not humanitarian aid." As to recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Patrushev said, "Russia will never press on its allies to recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia." 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 | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |