  Azerbaijanis among foreigners most accused of murder in Russia January 24, 2024 - 12:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Among foreigners in Russia, citizens of Azerbaijan are most often brought to criminal liability for murder, according to a report by the country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, Haqqin.az reports. From 2021 to 2022, the number of murders in which charges were brought against foreigners increased by 52% (from 161 in 2021 to 246 in 2022). Among the defendants in such cases, citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Azerbaijan are most often found, data shows.   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 |  Latest 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. |
