Armenia-Russia United Group of Forces starts tactical drillsOctober 22, 2021 - 18:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - United Group of Forces of Armenian and Russian armies has started tactical drills. According to տhe commander of the united group, Lieutenant General Tigran Parvanyan, both the Special Forces Corps of the Armenian Armed Forces and the units of the Russian 102nd military base are taking part in the exercise, Sputnik Armenia reports. The military official stressed that similar exercises are held several times a year under the joint training plan between the two armies. With several scenarios, the military exercises involve a large amount of military equipment, in particular, tanks, infantry combat vehicles, self-propelled artillery. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |