Russia says ready to facilitate return of Armenians to KarabakhFebruary 10, 2024 - 14:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is ready to facilitate the return of people to Nagorno-Karabakh, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Galuzin has said in an interview with TASS. Galuzin claimed that the forced deportation of over 100,000 Armenians from Karabakh was in fact their “voluntary choice”. “Now Karabakh is being integrated into the legal field of Azerbaijan,” he said. “Unfortunately, the majority of Karabakh Armenians left the region. It was their difficult but voluntary choice. In this regard, it is important to create conditions for the return of those who want to do so, while properly ensuring their rights and safety. We are ready to provide every possible assistance to this process, including through the Russian peacekeeping contingent, whose presence is of great importance.” Galuzin said in the same interview that Russia now discusses conditions of the stay of its peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh only with the Azerbaijani side. Top stories The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. Partner news | Armenia says wants expanded transport, energy connectivity Pashinyan says Armenia is interested in the expansion of connectivity in transport, energy, telecommunications and other directions. Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers. Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly. |