Kremlin can’t confirm Putin’s expected visit to ArmeniaSeptember 8, 2022 - 16:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Kremlin has not yet confirmed the forthcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Armenia, Yury Ushakov, assistant to the head of state for international affairs, said on Thursday, September 8. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated that Putin's visit to Armenia could take place in October-December. "I have no confirmation of this. So far, our side has not officially spoken about this," Ushakov told reporters in response to a question whether such a visit is being prepared. He added that the working contacts of the Russian leader and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan are active, they have met several times in person this year. They also regularly speak on the phone. 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 | Police try to impede Armenian Church head’s access to war memorial Police tried to stop the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Karekin II, from visiting a war memorial. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. |