Baku hopes Moscow can compel Yerevan to concessions on KarabakhMay 16, 2011 - 16:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Baku believes that Moscow can compel Russia to make concessions on the Nagorno Karabakh issue. “We know that Russia is Armenia’s strategic partner. But we also know that Armenia depends much on Moscow. During the past years Baku-Moscow and Ankara-Moscow have considerably improved, what originates a hope that Russia’s mediation can be not only impartial but also effective,” political analyst Rasim Musabekov said. As to the status quo, it may be maintained for a long time, according to him. “Time can come when Azerbaijan’s military advantage will inspire hope for a victory, given the favorable political situation, for example complications in Iran or strengthening of Azerbaijan’s political influence. In this case, resumption of hostilities is quite possible,” Musabekov said. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |