Moscow ready to help Yerevan, Baku settle borders if both sides want itMay 18, 2021 - 12:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia will provide assistance to Armenia and Azerbaijan in resolving tensions on the border, if such a request comes from both sides, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko told reporters on Monday, May 17. "It is normal when parties, in such an environment, turn to us for help, assistance, mediation, especially since we have experience in developing the statements from November 9 and January 11," Rudenko said. "Therefore, if such a request is made by all the participants, and not just by one of the parties – I mean by Azerbaijan and Armenia – we will be ready to provide the assistance we can." Rudenko said the Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will discuss the tension on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in Dushanbe on May 19. Armenia has asked for help from the CSTO, of which it is a member, to end Azerbaijan's presence on its soil. On the morning of May 12, the armed forces of Azerbaijan violated the border of Armenia in the southern province of Syunik, advancing 3.5 kilometers and surrounding Sev Lake, which is situated on the border between the two countries but is predominantly a part of Armenia. On May 13, the Azerbaijani military committed more border violations against Armenia, advancing near Vardenis (Gegharkunik province) and Sisian (Syunik province). Top stories 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. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |