Russia says willing to mediate between Armenia and AzerbaijanJuly 17, 2020 - 17:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia has expressed willingness to mediate between Armenia and Azerbaijan amid the recent escalation between the two countries. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the matter with the country's Security Council and expressed concern over the ongoing escalation. Peskov said the meeting featured "a detailed exchange of views" on the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. He said those attending the meeting expressed extreme concern over the situation and urgent need for the parties to ensure ceasefire, According to Peskov, Russia has also expressed willingness to mediate. Since the situation escalated on the border on July 12, Azerbaijan has launched three unsuccessful infiltration attempts. Since the next morning, the Azerbaijani military has been firing on the Armenian positions, also using large caliber grenade launchers and combat drones to target civilian homes in several border settlements. Four servicemen of the Armenian army have been killed, while Azerbaijan has reported 12 deaths. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |