MONUMENT TO BRITISH SOLDIERS DESECRATED IN BAKUSeptember 24, 2003 - 22:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A monument to British soldiers killed during the World War II when defending Azeri oilfields was desecrated in Baku. As reported by Arminfo agency, unknown persons poured oil over the monument. It should be noted that the erection of the monument caused discontent among Azeri nationalists who were indignant at the fact that the British soldiers fought together with the local Armenians. British embassy in Baku expressed regret on account of vandalism committed. 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 | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. |