Ukrainian writer deems Genocide motion vital to justice restorationJanuary 28, 2012 - 13:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Senate’s adoption of the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial is a vital step towards restoring historical justice, a prominent Ukrainian author said. “France always showed proper respect for the Armenians and the Armenian Diaspora played a crucial role in the country. Hopefully, many states will follow France’s suit,” Vasily Shklyar told Analitika.at.ua. On January 23, the French Senate passed the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial with 127 votes for and 86 against. To be signed into law within 14 days, the bill will impose a 45,000 euro fine and a year in prison for anyone in France who denies this crime against humanity committed by the Ottoman Empire. The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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. Partner news |