Armenian soldiers claim second spot at tank biathlon in MoscowJuly 31, 2017 - 11:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian tankers claimed the second spot at the tank biathlon event on the second day of the International Army Games in Alabino near Moscow. Tanks and their crews from Armenia, Venezuela, India and Nicaragua participated in the tournament, with the Indian and Venezuelan tankers claiming the first and third spots, respectively. The 2017 International Army Games started in Moscow Region and will be held at various locations in Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and China between July 29 and August 12. The semi-final races will take place on August 8-10. The four best teams will be chosen by the results of the semi-finals to compete in the final that will be held on the Games’ closing day, August 12. Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Partner news | Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Russia confirms start of withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh The Kremlin has confirmed reports about the start of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeeping forces in Karabakh. France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan France on April 16 said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to Azerbaijan. Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent. |