  Putin says "interested" in stabilization of situation in Armenia June 18, 2022 - 12:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturian on Friday, June 17 that Russia understands everything that is happening in Armenia and what the situation in the country to be stable. "We understand everything that is happening today in Armenia, around Armenia. We are determined to develop our partnership relations. We are interested in the situation in the country being stable and guaranteeing progressive development," Putin said, according to RIA Novosti. He noted that Armenia is a strategic ally of Russia: "We appreciate that." The two Presidents met on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
