  U.S. admits Artsakh people ‘will play role in deciding their future’ May 2, 2015 - 12:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States does not recognize Nagorno Karabakh as an independent sovereign state, and accordingly, will not accept the results of the parliamentary elections on Sunday, May 3, Acting Deputy Spokesperson of U.S. Department of State said. “In the context of a comprehensive settlement of the conflict, we recognize that the people of Nagorno Karabakh will play a role in deciding their future,” Jeff Rathke told a daily press briefing in Washington. “But – and we also stress that we in no way prejudge the final status of Nagorno Karabakh or the outcome of the negotiations to bring a lasting and peaceful settlement to the conflict,” he added.   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 |  Topic Latest 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.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.”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. |
