Expert: Russia must use all possible tools to stabilize Caucasus April 27, 2011 - 13:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia must use all possible tools to stabilize the Caucasus, according to theology and philosophy department head at St. Petersburg State University. “Unfortunately, Russia can presently position itself as a regional power only,” Vladimir Gurotov told journalists upon completion of an international conference on Armenian-Turkish relations. For his part, professor Valery Achkasov noted that Russia showed certain interest in the “football diplomacy.” “We are watching the strengthening partnership of Russia and Turkey, which tries to pursue a policy independently of the United States,” he said, adding that Russia has its own interests in the region, including mediation for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 11 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |