Expert says Karabakh issue tool for Russia to control region![]() February 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. ![]() ![]() The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |