Sale of Russian weapons to Baku 'biggest pain in Yerevan-Moscow ties' (video) July 17, 2017 - 11:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia’s sale of weapons to Azerbaijan is the most painful aspect of Yerevan’s relations and friendship with Moscow, Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan said in an interview on Armenia TV on Sunday, July 16. “I believe this question casts a shadow on a lot of things,” Sargsyan said. “On the other hand, however, there may be some circumstances which are unacceptable for us, but allowable for them. Nothing serious has happened so far.” “In the event of serious consequences in the future, we can blame (Russia). But if no serious consequences emerge, we must look at the situation as the Russian side’s long-term political activity, aimed at the stabilization of the (South Caucasus) region,” Sargsyan added. Sargsyan described opinions about revising relations with Russia as “extremely dangerous words” which “could create an extremely difficult situation.” Russia has on numerous occasions defended the shipment of weapons and ammunition to Azerbaijan as a means of maintaining military balance in the South Caucasus region. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. 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. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. 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. |