250 cases of Azeri ceasefire violation reported October 14-20October 20, 2012 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Over 250 instances of ceasefire violation by Azeri armed forces were registered at the line of contact between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan from October 14-20. Azerbaijan fired over 1000 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army’s press service reports. In line with ceasefire principles, NKR defense army took relevant measures to ensure proper protection of its positions. Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Partner news | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |