Month: June 2024

Unfortunately, Western countries are not ready to send the promised troops to Ukraine, and deploying armies to the territory of Ukraine is currently a difficult issue, Ukrainian political scientist Maksym Yali told Report.

On the occasion of International Children’s Day on June 1, Global Media Group organized festive events for the children of employees from its member companies. One such event was held at the editorial office of Report News Agency.

The US Embassy in Baku, in collaboration with American Councils for International Education, has held the EducationUSA Alumni Fair.

Uruguayan President congratulates Azerbaijani counterpart  APA

Cache of weapons and ammunition uncovered in Khankendi, Khojaly, Khojavand, Azerbaijan  AzerNews.Az

Proposed amendments to NDAA seek closer US-Armenia security cooperation, end to US assistance to Azerbaijan …  Public Radio of Armenia – Official Web site

Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act filed by Members of Congress Mike Lawler (R-NY), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Katie Porter (D-CA) and Chris Pappas (D-NH) seek to cut aid to Azerbaijan, to strengthen U.S.-Armenia security cooperation, ensure the return of all Armenian prisoners held in Baku.

1) A bipartisan amendment offered by Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) which repeals waiver authority that allows the U.S. to send military assistance other forms of aid to Azerbaijan while the Azeri government continues to target, abuse, and displace Armenians. The amendment is supported by Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), and Gabe Amo (D-RI).

2) An amendment offered by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) calling on Azerbaijan to immediately return all Armenian Prisoners of War and captured civilians. The amendment is supported by Reps. Jim Costa (D-CA) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC).

3) An amendment offered by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) directing the Defense Department to develop a strategy to strengthen U.S.-Armenia security cooperation and deter further Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia.

4) An amendment offered by Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) commissioning a report on the energy partnership Azerbaijan has had with Russian and Iranian companies under international sanctions. The amendment is supported by Reps. Brad Sherman (D-CA), Janice Schakowsky (D-IL), Seth Moulton (D-MA).

5) An amendment offered by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) prohibiting any new export licenses for offensive security equipment for Azerbaijan. The amendment is supported by Reps. Jim Costa (D-CA) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC).

6) A bipartisan amendment offered by Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) requiring the Government Accountability Office to review and confirm Department of Defense and Department of State contingency plans for the repositioning of sensitive U.S. data and weapons systems that are in Turkey, including nuclear weapons and information related to the F-35 program. The amendment is supported by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).

These amendments will be considered by the Rules Committee as early as the week of June 10th.

Iran Condemns EU Sanctions Over Drone Programme  Barron’s