Putin, Raisi weigh in on situation in KarabakhNovember 16, 2021 - 16:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi have discussed the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. "Putin detailed the measures taken by the Russian side to ensure the ceasefire, unblock economic and transport links, and establish a peaceful life in the region," the Kremlin said in a statement on Tuesday, November 16. Local battles are underway on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, the situation continues to remain extremely tense, the Armenian Defense Ministry said meanwhile. Four Armenian servicemen were injured in the fresh flare-up, while information about possible deaths and other injuries is being clarified. Azerbaijan launched a new provocation in the province of Syunik on Tuesday, shelling the Armenian positions at the same time, the Defense Ministry reported earlier. The Armenian side has opened retaliatory fire to hinder the Azerbaijani military's advancement. 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 | Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Prosecutors to appeal Armenia ex-President’s acquittal Sargsyan was acquitted on Friday, May 31 more than four years after going on trial on corruption charges. |