Putin’s return to presidency may negatively affect Karabakh settlement – expert October 27, 2011 - 14:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Vladimir Putin’s return to Russian presidency may negatively affect the course of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, according to Regional Studies Center (RSC) director. “As compared to Medvedev, Putin always kept his distance from conflicting parties. I don’t believe he’ll now be taking the same efforts to mediate the conflict between Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders,” Richard Giragosian told a news conference in Yerevan. In this context, the expert positively assessed the results of Armenian president’s recent visit to Russia. “Though critical of Armenia–Russia ties, I cannot help to notice that this time, the parties focused on specific issues,” the expert said. On October 23, President of RA Serzh Sargsyan embarked on a three-day state visit to Russia at his Russian counterpart's invitation. Meetings with President Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and other high-ranking officials were on Sargsyan’s visit agenda. Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. Blinken urges Aliyev to conclude peace deal with Armenia “without delay” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday, June 20. Joe Manganiello visits Armenian Genocide memorial Hollywood star Joe Manganiello has visited the Armenian Genocide memorial in Yerevan, according to the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute. Dream big, start small: Anna from Artsakh participates in Get Started She has become even more determined thanks to the Get Started educational program. |