RF President signs amendment to defense lawNovember 9, 2009 - 20:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed an amendment to the defense law, paving the way for deployment of the Russian military anywhere in the world, the Kremlin said Monday. The law empowers the Russian armed forces to take part in anti- piracy missions and also contains a clause allowing troops to be deployed to protect Russian citizens abroad.Medvedev last week dismissed criticism of the law, saying Russian forces would be deployed overseas only in urgent cases. Previously the president could only authorize the sending of troops abroad if Russia's security was under threat, to help in anti-terror operations or to fulfill international obligations. Medvedev submitted the bill to parliament on Aug. 10, days after the first anniversary of a brief war with Georgia last year. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |