Russia returns Iran’s prepayment for S-300September 23, 2011 - 11:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia has returned the $167 million prepayment for S-300 air defense missile systems to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The contract to supply Iran with the missile system was signed at the end of 2007, with Russia obliging to supply five divisions' worth of S-300PMU-1 for $800 million. Russia canceled the contract over the UN sanctions imposed against Iran. “We guarantee return of prepayment in case of circumstances not envisaged by the contact, like it happened now,” Russian defense official Anatoly Isaykin told Kommersant daily. 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 | Russian Ambassador to Armenia summoned to Moscow for consultations Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has been summoned to Moscow for consultations. Armenian border troops stationed in Tavush Starting from May 24, the Armenian border troops officially take over the protection of sections of the border in the Tavush region. Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. |