Determination of the international community to grant independence to Kosovo sooner or later originates a number of questions, first of all how this fact can affect the fate of frozen conflicts on the territory of the former USSR. It specifically refers to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Member of the Armenian National Assembly's committee on European integration, political scientist Armen Ashotyan comments on the developments to PanARMENIAN.Net.

Developments in Lebanon engross Armenia's attention, since the most numerous Armenian community lives there. Armenian Genocide survivors and their heirs, who found shelter in Lebanon, have become full-fledged Lebanese citizens and share hardships that befall their country. Editor-in-chief of Beirut-based Azdak newspaper Shahan Kankhadaryan comments on current situation to PanARMENIAN.Net.

Russia is not only a strategic partner and ally for Armenia. Our countries are united by a community of cultures, regard for cultural heritage and people. Russian actors have always been welcome visitors to Armenia. Arrival of Russian and world cinema stars such as Veniamin Smekhov, Armen Jigarkhanyan, Alexander Shirvindt and Igor Kostolevsky to Armenia was traditionally an outstanding event. People's Artist of Russia and author Veniamin Smekhov shared impressions with PanARMENIAN.Net.