U.S. fears "risk of destabilization" in Karabakh because of RussiaDecember 17, 2020 - 10:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Clarke Cooper, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, has said that Russia's presence carries a "risk of destabilization" for Nagorno-Karabakh, RIA Novosti reports. During one of Cooper's press briefings, an Azerbaijani journalist asked him how the U.S. intends to help countries in the region resist Russian influence. Cooper said in response that where there is a Russian presence, there is a risk of destabilization, as well as a challenge to all states and parties involved [in the matter]. According to him, the United States advocates the need for peace negotiations and the participation of the Minsk Group in them, and also "pays additional attention to the humanitarian space. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Russian and Azerbaijani Presidents Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev on November 9 signed a statement to end the war in Karabakh after almost 45 days. Under the deal, the Armenian side has returned all the seven regions surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh, having lost a part of Karabakh itself in hostilities. 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. |