  Artsakh ex-FM: Russia may resolve Karabakh conflict in Baku's favour December 23, 2011 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia may resolve Karabakh conflict in Baku's favour to salvage the waning ties with Azerbaijan, however risking the loss of Armenia as a partner, according to former foreign minister of Nagorno Karabakh Republic. As Arman Melikyan told a news conference in Yerevan, Moscow has been losing its position in traditionally pro-Russian states like Syria and Libya. “Russia's influence is at risk. The criticism following State Duma elections proves the West doesn't view Russia as an equal partner,” Melikyan noted. “To preserve influence at South Caucasus, Russia must pursue a more balanced policy line,” the ex-FM concluded.   Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 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.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan  The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan.Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic.Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan.Armenia designates flood-hit communities as disaster areas The emergency situation was created by floods caused by heavy rains in Armenia’s north on May 25-26. |
