Moscow imposes entry ban on Azeri diplomat over “Russian pigs” insultAugust 13, 2021 - 13:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's Interior Ministry has banned the former ambassador of Azerbaijan to Belarus, Moldova and Pakistan, Isfandiyar Vaհabzade, from entering the country for 50 years after his “Russian pigs” phrase. The Ministry said Vahabzade made public statements on the Internet, "inciting ethnic hatred." Vahabzade said in a TV interview earlier that leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia Vladimir Zhirinovsky and his nation "stink like pigs." He also called the politician "an old donkey." “I worked for you in Iran, I know what Russian pigs do. They are doing nonsense, they stink. Your stench is already spreading to the whole world,” the ex-ambassador said. Zhirinovsky said he would pursue criminal proceedings against Vahabzade. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |