Richard G. Lugar: U.S. can think over installation of missile defense shield in AzerbaijanDecember 19, 2008 - 13:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia should be offered a possibility to watch U.S. missile defense system in Czechia and Poland, according to a U.S. Senator. "Besides, we can think over installation of a missile defense shield in Azerbaijan," said Richard G. Lugar, United States Senator for Indiana. "We should reason out the ground for rockets and radars." "I think we could reach an agreement with Moscow, since we have common interests. We are concerned over installation of rockets in Iran, what is dangerous not only for the United States but also for the entire world. Russia could be helpful to improve the situation," Senator Lugar said, the Echo of Moscow 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 | Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. |