Russia accuses West of trying to divide Moscow and YerevanOctober 25, 2022 - 11:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, has commented on processes taking place around Armenia and the Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization. "We can't but be concerned about the alarming trends that are gaining momentum in the Transcaucasus, where the West is clearly trying to transfer the confrontational schemes worked out in Ukraine," Zakharova said Monday, October 24. "We see what unprecedented external pressure brotherly Armenia is subjected to. In an effort to damage the centuries-old ties between our countries and peoples, steps are being taken to discredit Russia's policy in the region. Numerous foundations, NGOs and the media, acting at the behest of Washington and Brussels, are redoubling their efforts to plant anti-Russian sentiments in society." She expressed confidence that attempts by external forces to emboil Moscow and Yerevan will not be successful. "We are determined to strengthen the strategic alliance and multifaceted cooperation with Armenia, which will allow us to jointly overcome the current challenges," the diplomat said. "We are developing a dialogue along the military-political and military-technical lines. Trade is growing at a record pace. Serious projects are being implemented and developed in the transport and logistics, infrastructure, mining, and high-tech sectors. Dozens of large Russian companies are ready to continue investing in the Armenian economy. We are successfully solving the tasks of strengthening the energy and food security of the republic." The last time a meeting between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan took place at the initiative of the West was on October 6. During the meeting, the countries confirmed to their commitment o the Charter of the United Nations and the Alma Ata 1991 Declaration through which both recognize each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |