Armenia among top three countries by influx of migrants to RussiaOctober 27, 2021 - 15:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia has predicted a record influx of migrants – 398,000 people in total – for 2021, according to a government forecast, which doubles the migration growth rate for the current year. Armenia is among the top three countries in terms of the number of migrants who have moved to Russia in 2021. In January-July, 20,000 migrants arrived in Russia from Armenia, MK.ru reports. 38,000 and 26,000 migrants have arrived in Russia from Tajikistan and Ukraine, respectively, in the reporting period. According to official data, about 7 million foreign citizens are currently in Russia. Their real number could exceed 10 million - almost 8% of the total population of the country. Top stories The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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. Partner news | Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. |