Scholz defends NATO’s rejection of Georgia, Ukraine applicationsMarch 4, 2022 - 17:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended NATO’s decision to reject Georgia and Ukraine’s admission to the alliance and confirmed that stance remains firm even now, Republic World reports. The chancellor said Thursday, March , “That was the correct decision, after very long negotiations within NATO about that issue.” He further added, “even now it was not on the agenda, and it continues to be so." Speaking to state-owned ZDF broadcaster, the German leader also asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin had “concerns formulated as NATO plans to deploy missiles to Ukraine that may target Moscow - nobody had such plans”. Photo. Reuters 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. |