Putin wants return of “some areas” to Baku, Karabakh referendum: mediaApril 19, 2016 - 14:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia and personally President Vladimir Putin will actively contribute to “achieving a compromise” in the Nagorno Karabakh peace talks, which are due to begin in the coming days, Izvestia reports citing diplomatic sources familiar with the matter. The Russian leader, in particular, is ready to personally convince the political authorities on both sides of the need for compromise. According to the source, the Russian settlement plan envisages “giving a part of the territory to Azerbaijan, stationing peacekeepers in the conflict zone, returning the refugees, legitimizing Karabakh (i.e. ensuring the opening of borders and the establishment of economic ties), and holding a referendum afterwards.” None of the parties, however, agree to such a plan, unless the outcome of the referendum is predetermined in their favor. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |