Russia says not interfering in Armenia's "domestic affairs"March 4, 2021 - 17:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia does not interfere in the "domestic affairs" of Armenia, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, told a briefing on Thursday, March 4. "Our position – non-interference in domestic affairs – is balanced, clear and unambiguous, which we maintain both in our relations with the outside world and in our foreign policy aimed at building relations with individual countries, states, international organizations," Zakharova said. Asked whether Russia could become a mediator for the settlement of the situation in Armenia, Zakharova noted that whatever is happening in the country is "the internal affair of a sovereign state." “There are various political assessments, but our position remains unchanged,” she added. Armenia is facing a serious political crisis after the country's top military brass demanded Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation. The PM, claimed, however, that he had already dismissed the chief of the Army General Staff Onik Hasparyan and his deputy, Khachatryan. On March 2, President Sarkissian decided to not sign the draft decree on Gasparyan's dismissal, but file an application with the Constitutional Court to determine whether the law "On Military Service and Status of Military Servant" from November 15, 2017 complies with the Armenian Constitution. The General Staff said Wednesday Gasparyan will hold his post until the application filed by the President is being processed by the Constitutional Court within eight days. 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 | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |