Ankara dissatisfied with Armenian-Russian joint air defense systemDecember 25, 2015 - 13:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish government has expressed concern over an agreement between Russia and Armenia to unify their air defense systems, Turkish Weekly reports. A Turkish official speaking on condition of anonymity said Russia and Armenia needed to abstain from actions that would “jeopardize regional peace” in the Caucasus. The official also said Ankara was in favor of continuing with the “good neighborly relationship in the Caucasus.” Russia and Armenia have decided to unify their defense systems in order to strengthen their air frontiers in the Caucasus. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu and his Armenian counterpart, Seyran Ohanyan, signed an agreement on December 23 to form a joint air defense system in the Caucasus. 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 | Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. Yerevan sends amended draft peace treaty back to Baku According to Ani Badalyan, the 9th edition of the amendment has been sent to Baku. IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. |