Armenia wants Russian peacekeepers to ensure Karabakh ceasefire holdsOctober 15, 2021 - 19:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia wants the Russian peacekeeping contingent to take necessary steps so that the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) is observed, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday, October 15, one day after Azerbaijan opened fire on Armenian positions, injuring six servicemen. On Friday, Azerbaijan continued the gross violations of the ceasefire by opening fire at one of Defense Army’s medical vehicles. "This is the second serious violation of the ceasefire by Azerbaijan within a week, which targeted civilians and military personnel. It should be recalled that a civilian, Aram Tepnunts, was fatally wounded by a sniper on October 9, while carrying out agricultural work near the town of Martakert, Artsakh. In its statement the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia clearly stressed the need for proper investigation of the crime and bringing the perpetrators to justice," the Foreign Ministry said. "We emphasize the importance of undertaking necessary steps through the mediation of the peacekeeping forces of the Russian Federation for the unconditional observance of the ceasefire and prevention of such incidents in the future." 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |