  Russian politician suggests Armenia, Azerbaijan join Russia February 1, 2012 - 16:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Head of Liberal Democratic Party of Russia Vladimir Zhirinovsky deemed Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement impossible without Russian mediation, suggesting Armenia and Azerbaijan should join Russia as a South Caucasian federal region to resolve the issue. In an interview with Azeri Press Agency, Zhirinovsky noted that “Azerbaijan must govern the federal region due to the large number of population, with deputy governors elected among the Armenians.” “We will recognize Karabakh independence, in case Armenia and Azerbaijan don’t accept the proposal,” he said. “Recognition of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan by Russia will harm ties with Armenia. We need Armenia as a tool of pressure on Turkey. Armenia secures protection of our border from Turkey, which, in turn, hampers Karabakh resolution,” Zhirinovsky stated.   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 |  Topic Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.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. |
