  60 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan registered overnight January 17, 2017 - 11:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Around 60 ceasefire violations by the Azerbaijani army were registered on the contact line with Nagorno Karabakh overnight on January 16-17. Azeri troops, in particular, employed various caliber firearms to shell the Armenian positions. The Karabakh Defense Army troops continue controlling the situation on the contact line and protecting their positions. Intensive ceasefire violations by the Azerbaijani army were registered on the contact line the night before. Azeri troops, in particular, employed various caliber firearms, as well as 60- and 82-mm mortars to shell the Armenian positions east and northeast of the frontline.   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 |  Topic Latest 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 skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: 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”. |
