4000 shots fired by Azerbaijan in ceasefire violations over past weekSeptember 23, 2017 - 16:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani armed forced fired 4000 shots towards Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) positions in ceasefire violations over the period between September 17 and 23. Besides firearms, the Azeri troops also used grenade launchers in the southeastern section of the contact line. The Karabakh frontline units continue retaining the upper hand on the contact line and taking necessary steps to protect their 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”. |