  Russia to plot a second war against Georgia?June 29, 2009 - 22:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In view of Russia's veto concerning Georgian observers in UN, "Caucasus 2009" military trainings arouse serious doubts as to Russia's intentions to plot a new war in Georgia, military expert Ruben Mehrabyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent. Such stance, according to him, is also confirmed by Russian leadership and experts. "In view of Russian media's propaganda against Georgia's current leadership, such development are quite possible," he said.In the meantime, Mehrabyan expressed hope that Russian leadership would "demonstrate sensibility.' Caucasus-2009 military-operative trainings are scheduled in Russia, from June 29 till July 6.   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 CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions”  The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions.Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha.Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time.Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. |
