Russia wants to see Turkey, Armenia “as stable and predictable nations”![]() July 18, 2016 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Kremlin said on Monday, July 18 it was concerned by instability along Russia's borders following a failed coup attempt in Turkey, a hostage taking drama in Armenia and an attack by suspected Islamist gunmen on security forces in Kazakhstan, Reuters reports. "Certainly, this turbulence along our borders is a cause of concern," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a conference call with reporters. "Taking into account the information which we get, appropriate (security) measures are being taken." "We would like to see our neighbors as prosperous, stable and predictable nations." ![]() ![]() 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 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |