NATO eyes Armenian-Russian strategic relations with no worry![]() December 15, 2010 - 16:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO is open for countries willing to carry out reforms and accept democracy principles, German Ambassador to Armenia said. Hans-Jochen Schmidt said NATO eyes Armenian-Russian strategic relations and extension of Russian military base deployment in Armenia with no worry. However, he noted, the Alliance understands that it will be hard for Moscow to put up with possible NATO membership of Ukraine and Georgia. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |