Karabakh issue solvable if conflicting sides’ interests secured – Russian officialJuly 9, 2012 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is opposed to external interference in Karabakh conflict settlement, believing Azeri and Armenian people to be the only ones responsible for the solution of the issue, Russia’s State Duma speaker said. As Sergei Naryshkin stressed in Baku, “the problem could be solved, were a solution to be found to secure the interests of both sides. Russia is ready to act as a guarantor of the agreement.” Russian parliament speaker further expressed the official Moscow’s interest in the establishment of stability in South Caucasus, stressing Russia’s mediatory efforts in solving Karabakh issue. Also, the speaker expressed Russia’s concern over recent tragic incidents at the line of contact, stressing the use of force as unacceptable, APA reported. 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 | Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Pashinyan: We must stop searching for homeland, we have found that homeland Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |