Alexander Iskandaryan: Information on Washington's recognizing NKR is implausibleNovember 4, 2009 - 17:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "In my view, information on 'Washington's recognizing NKR independence' is far from plausible," Caucasus Institute Director, political scientist Alexander Iskandaryan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "Perhaps, it's beneficial to Russia, but nothing can be said for sure since the source is unreliable," Armenian expert noted.In the meantime, an anonymous Armenian expert said such information might have been disseminated by Russian intelligence services. Washington has actually imposed a tough ultimatum on Azerbaijan, saying that "US will recognize Nagorno Karabakh's independence in case the country attempts to resume military operations," Yeni Musavat Azerbaijani pro-opposition party's official Web site reported. The information was later disseminated by other media. Baku claims that Washington, in the person of Deputy Assistant Secretary Tina Kaidanow, responded to Baku's bellicose statements on Karabakh conflict settlement. Furthermore, Americans insist that they possess information on Azerbaijan's making secret preparations for war. Observers believe Baku's rhetoric is accounted for by the fact that territorial integrity issue is not included in the agenda of talks over Karabakh status, NEWSru.com 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |