  Russia Won't Let GUAM 'Peacekeeping Mission' to CIS Conflict RegionsSeptember 25, 2006 - 14:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The GUAM is planing a peacekeeping mission not only for Abkhazia and South Ossetia but also for Nagorno Karabakh and Transnistria, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Ivanov told Kathimerini Greek newspaper. In his words, such 'peacekeeping service' offered by a deliberately engaged union cannot be adequately perceived by all of the sides of the settlement process. Certainly, Russia that stands for a political settlement of the conflicts, will take appropriate measures to prevent development by this scenario," the Minister underscored.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy  Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said.Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani.POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO.Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. |
