Russia returns to “wild battalions”?October 18, 2010 - 18:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian General Staff is going to conduct an experiment with creation of mono-ethnic and mono-confessional battalions in some military units. Nezavisimaya Gazeta paper quoted a source in the General Staff as saying that the battalions will be established to tackle hazing in the military based on national criteria. According to the source, persons of one nation and one religion will serve in the experimental battalions. “Thus, it is a return to the experience of wild battalions, which initially existed in the army of the Russian Empire and then were preserved for some period in the Soviet army. And there is sense in it,” said Lieutenant General Yuri Netkachev. On October 18, military police will be established in the Russian army to struggle against hazing in the military. 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, 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. |