  Artsakh ex-FM: Russia may resolve Karabakh conflict in Baku's favour December 23, 2011 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia may resolve Karabakh conflict in Baku's favour to salvage the waning ties with Azerbaijan, however risking the loss of Armenia as a partner, according to former foreign minister of Nagorno Karabakh Republic. As Arman Melikyan told a news conference in Yerevan, Moscow has been losing its position in traditionally pro-Russian states like Syria and Libya. “Russia's influence is at risk. The criticism following State Duma elections proves the West doesn't view Russia as an equal partner,” Melikyan noted. “To preserve influence at South Caucasus, Russia must pursue a more balanced policy line,” the ex-FM concluded.   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 |  Topic Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
