Russians regard Georgia, U.S. and Ukraine as the most hostile nationsJune 11, 2009 - 20:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian sociologists revealed, which countries are considered to be the most friendly by Russians. According to a sociological poll, Belarus is most often called ally and close friend by polled Russian citizens. Kazakhstan is at the second place, Germany, India, China, Cuba and Azerbaijan are among friendly nations for Russia. Meanwhile, 13 per cent of polled are sure, that Russia has no friends at all. Among the most hostile states Russians regard Georgia. The second place belongs to the United States, and the third - to Ukraine. Respondents also classified as hostile Baltic states, Poland, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran. 3 per cent of polled are sure that Russia has nor enemies, Baltinfo.ru 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 | Armenia-Azerbaijan: Turkey wants deal after “positive developments” Turkey hopes “positive developments” in negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan will lead to an agreement. Police try to impede Armenian Church head’s access to war memorial Police tried to stop the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Karekin II, from visiting a war memorial. Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. |