Armenia defense chief comments on possible purchase of new IskandersApril 4, 2018 - 11:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is working with all its partners, including Russia, when it comes to the issue of arms deliveries, defense minister Vigen Sargsyan said, answering a question about whether Yerevan is expecting a loan from Russia for the shipment of new Iskander systems. “We are constantly working with all our partners on a possible supply of weapons, including within the financial tools that exist,” Sargsyan said. An Armenian delegation headed by the minister is participating in the 7th Moscow Conference on International Security. Armenia first received Iskander short-range ballistic missile systems in 2016 which were for the first time showcased at a parade marking the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. 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 | Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Russia confirms start of withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh The Kremlin has confirmed reports about the start of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeeping forces in Karabakh. France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan France on April 16 said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to Azerbaijan. Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent. |