Azerbaijan reports on death of soldierMarch 27, 2019 - 11:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry has reported on the death of a soldier in Fizuli rayon on Tuesday, March 26. He was identified as Ellezov Ellez Aleddin ogli. According to a Defense Ministry statement, “clashes” were reported along the line of contact between Azerbaijan and Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), as well as on the border with Armenia. It was reported earlier that Armenian servicemen have prevented Azerbaijani troops’ attempts to carry out engineering work and bring their positions closer to the border. The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 26 near the Armenian border village of Berdavan in Tavush province. Failing to heed the Armenian side’s warnings, the Azerbaijani soldiers opened fire towards the Armenian troops who retaliated, causing the suspension of engineering work. No casualties were reported on the Armenian side. Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Partner news | Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Russia confirms start of withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh The Kremlin has confirmed reports about the start of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeeping forces in Karabakh. France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan France on April 16 said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to Azerbaijan. Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent. |