Russia says there is only one realistic prospect in Karabakh processOctober 8, 2018 - 12:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There is only one realistic perspective in the process of the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, which is the peaceful resolution through negotiations, State Secretary, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Grigory Karasin said in an interview with Izvestia. “The vital interest of the Azerbaijani and Armenian peoples in security, stability and development is the basis and political motivation for the negotiation process, which Russia strongly supports,” Karasin was quoted as saying. “As one of the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Russia works closely with the other mediators - France and the United States. “In line with the general course, we also strive to do our best to assist the parties to the conflict in working out peace agreements.” According to him, Russia’s position on the matter remains unchanged. It was recorded in the Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation and reaffirmed during the recent meetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia noted. Top stories 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. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |