Expert says Karabakh issue tool for Russia to control regionFebruary 16, 2013 - 16:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia’s steps aimed at the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict do not seem convincing, political expert said. Zardusht Alizadeh expressed skepticism over Moscow to take efforts towards speedy resolution of the problem. “Though Russia officially recognizes the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, it aims to protract the conflict to maintain control of the region,” SalamNews quoted Zardusht Alizadeh as saying. 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 | Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenian government besieged by protesters Protesters led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan poured into Yerevan’s Republic Square to try to surround the seat of Armenia’s government. Armenia, Russia agree on repairing railway destroyed in floods Yerevan and Moscow have agreed to repair a flood-stricken railway in northern Armenia. EU calls on Azerbaijan to release all political prisoners The European Union calls on Azerbaijan to release all those imprisoned for exercising their fundamental rights. |