The Russian Air Force has been launching hourly strikes over the northwestern region of Syria.

The crowdfunding campaign is aimed at supporting those in urgent need of basic humanitarian aid around the world.

As the crew informed airport authorities, the pilot taxied the plane off the runway before cutting the engines.

Mnatsakanyan said protection of religious groups has been well-defined in the crime suppression international instruments.

"You are one of the most influential Armenian women in the world, and I am pleased to meet you,” Pashinyan said.